43 Football Dip Recipes
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Recipe: #20482
August 06, 2015
Categories: Dips, Cheese, Cheddar, Appetizers, Onions, Mexican, One-Pot Meal, Cinco de Mayo, Fathers Day, Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Labor Day New Years, Potluck, Vegetarian, Fresh Tomatoes, Processed Cheese, Heavy Cream, Spicy, more
"In Texas, it's just called "Queso". To make this really festive, use multi-colored chips or blue-corn chips. Mmmmm, you'll want to eat this with a spoon! From Saveur magazine. Feel free to adjust the amount of Jalapeno pepper to account for your heat tolerance!"
Put cheddar and Velveeta into a medium pan. Set the pan over another pot of simmering water, over medium heat, and heat until cheese mixture is nearly melted.
Add cream and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until cheese mixture is hot and smooth, 3–5 minutes.
Transfer melted cheese mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños on top.
Serve immediately with chips. If for a party, I usually serve it in a small crockpot so it stays warm and keeps the flies off!
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Cheesy Chili Con Queso Replace the jalapeño pepper with 1/4 cup of canned chili with beans. Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Serve with tortilla chips.
Mexican Street Corn Salad: This flavorful and colorful salad pairs perfectly with the Tex Mex Chile Con Queso. It is made with grilled corn, mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro, creating a delicious and fresh side dish that will add a unique twist to your meal.
Grilled Avocado and Tomato Salad: This delicious and easy to make salad is a great accompaniment to the Mexican Street Corn Salad. It is made with grilled avocado, tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, lime juice, and cilantro, creating a light and flavorful side dish. The combination of the creamy avocado and the fresh tomatoes will provide a refreshing contrast to the spiciness of the Mexican Street Corn Salad.
Q: How do I adjust the heat of the chile con queso?
A: To adjust the heat, adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper used in the recipe. You can reduce the amount of pepper to make it milder, or add more pepper to make it spicier.
Q: What is the best cheese to use for chile con queso?
A: The best cheese to use for chile con queso is a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar. These two cheeses provide a creamy texture and mild flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
Fun Fact 1: Tex Mex Chile Con Queso has been a favorite of many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, who has been known to serve it to her guests on her show.
Fun Fact 2: The dish has been a staple of Texan cuisine since the early 1900s, with its popularity growing in the 1950s when Mexican-American immigrants began to settle in the area.