Name: Chile and Cheese Dip (Chile con Queso)
Yield: Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 2 quart dish; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup onions, diced; 1 pound yellow American cheese, sliced or grated; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, diced, extra for garnish; 3 tablespoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons brine from pickled jalapeños; Tortilla chips, shallow; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1½ teaspoons cumin; 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup tomato, diced plus extra for garnish

Preparation info

Servings:
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

My South Texas Kitchen

By Yvette Zuniga Jemison

Published 2022

About

Texans love their velvety cheese sauce as in this crowd pleasing Chile con Queso dip. This hearty dip has a seasoned beef layer covered in creamy cheese creating a canvas for more toppings such as guacamole and pico de gallo. This dip is often served at family gatherings and popular during football season. You can make the chile layer and the queso layer days in advance. Simply reheat and assemble the layers in a matter of minutes.