Abuelo Mexican Restaurant's Chile Con Queso Recipe

"This is a traditional Mexican dip/sauce prepared with melted, blended cheeses and fresh roasted Poblano and Anaheim chiles, and served at Abuelo's Mexican restaurants across the states from Arizona to Virginia. It is delicious served with tortilla chips and I serve it over Mexican rice, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, taquitos, flautas, chimichangas, Mexican egg rolls, and with a recipe I posted for Abuelo's Stuffed Chicken Medallions. Amazing on just about any Mexican fare!"

Ingredients

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1 pound Velveeta cheese (cut into a 1/4 inch small pieces)
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons poblano peppers (seeded, diced)

2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers (use more if more heat is desired, seeded and deveined, diced)
2 tablespoons diced yellow onions
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (95.2 g)
Calories 211.2
Total Fat - 14.1 g
Saturated Fat - 8.9 g
Cholesterol - 42.6 mg
Sodium - 503 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 2.8 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
Sugars - 1.6 g
Protein - 18.3 g
Calcium - 608.4 mg
Iron - 0.1 mg
Vitamin C - 7.9 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Wash all produce before using.

Step 2

Mix Velveeta with milk and melt in a double boiler (or you can place in a microwave proof bowl and microwave for approximately 45 seconds, stirring once).

Step 3

While the cheese is melting, melt the butter in a saute pan, and add the rest of the ingredients, and cook until tender, being careful not to burn.

Step 4

When cheese mix is melted add the sauteed ingredients to bowl, and using a plastic spatula fold together.

Step 5

Serve with tortilla chips.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

Be sure to use ripe, fresh Poblano and Anaheim chiles for the best flavor.
Choose a good-quality cheese for melting, such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute bell peppers for the Poblano and Anaheim chiles for a milder flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that bell peppers are more widely available and easier to find in grocery stores.
Substitute a vegan cheese for the regular cheese for a dairy-free option. The benefit of this substitution is that it makes the dish accessible to those with dairy allergies or who follow a vegan diet.

Variations

Vegan Refried Beans Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped jalapeno pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder and cook for another minute. Add 2 cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash the beans with a potato masher or fork. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Vegan Refried Beans with Mushrooms Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped jalapeno pepper, and 8 ounces of chopped mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder and cook for another minute. Add 2 cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash the beans with a potato masher or fork. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Serve with

RECOMMENDED DISH: Mexican Rice: This classic side dish is the perfect accompaniment to Poblano and Anaheim chiles. It is made with long grain rice, onions, garlic, cilantro, and tomatoes and is lightly spiced with cumin and chili powder. It is a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to the dish.

FAQ

Q: What are the benefits of substituting bell peppers for the Poblano and Anaheim chiles?

A: Substituting bell peppers for the Poblano and Anaheim chiles results in a milder flavor and is more widely available and easier to find in grocery stores.

Fun facts:

Fun Fact 1: Refried beans are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, and it is believed that the Aztecs and Mayans were the first to prepare them.

Fun Fact 2: Famous Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel was known for his love of refried beans, and he often requested them for breakfast during his tours.

RecipeDonna

Great choice with Nachos. I added sausage to the dip. Yum yum!

Get In My Belly!

This recipe is straight from Abuelo's Facebook page, so it is the exact recipe, not a Copycat, the Original. Now that we cleared that up, it's a darn tasty queso with some spice to it too! We made some nachos out of tortillas we had hanging around, and we had one heck of a good time eating them too! Very good Indeed!

DinerDarryl

I made this to put on top of my burritos and it was awesome! There is lots of flavor and some heat, which we loved. I had some left over so I had it with nachos to dip for a snack. Delish! This is the exact recipe they use at the restaurants, and I am so happy to have it now!

Lisag

Just tastes like velveeta. Wouldn’t quite call this a copycat recipe.

Sheri

Great sauce and so versatile with Mexican fare that I enjoy. I made up a batch to have in some burritos and on top of some enchiladas I made. Both were yummo!