WATCH: How to Make Chili con Queso Dip

Merienda is better with this cheesy dip! We used a variety of cheeses (quick-melting cheese and sharp Cheddar cheese) to make this extra flavorful. Cilantro adds bright flavors and tempers the heat from the chilies. Sooo good! 

Chili con Queso Dip Recipe 

Serves 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 green finger chilies, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups fresh milk
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (we used a mix of processed quick-melting and sharp Cheddar)
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
nacho chips and lemon slices, to serve

1 Heat oil and melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

2 Saute onions until light brown. Add garlic, bell pepper, and chilies; sauté for about 3 minutes.

3 Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Pour in milk and simmer for 1 minute.

4 Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

5 Stir in salt, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve immediately with nacho chips and lemon slices.

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