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Green Chile Queso
Green Chile Queso
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Green Chile Queso
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Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 jalapeno, small dice
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 Tsp black pepper
1 (8 oz) bag Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (8 oz) bag sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup roasted green chiles, chopped (Hatch, Anaheim or canned)
2 tsp cornstarch
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
  1. Add the half-and-half, pico, jalapeno, chili powder, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan.
  2. Over low heat, slowly bring to a simmer. Do not boil. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to let vegetables soften.
  3. In a large bowl, add the cheese and toss with the cornstarch. Add the cheese in small amounts to the heated mixture. Stir each time until melted before adding more cheese.
  4. Turn off the heat and stir in the green chiles. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
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2 cups half-and-half
Brookshire's Half & Half
Brookshire's Half & Half - 1 Quart
$3.49$3.49/qt
1 cup pico de gallo
Fresh Pico De Gallo
Fresh Pico De Gallo - 1 Pound
$4.99/lb$4.99/lb
1/2 jalapeno, small dice
Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Green
Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Green - 0.74 Pound
$0.73 avg/ea$0.99/lb
1 tsp chili powder
Brookshire's Chili Powder
Brookshire's Chili Powder - 1.9 Ounce
$2.50 was $3.59$1.32/oz
1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 Tsp black pepper
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1 (8 oz) bag Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Brookshire's Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Brookshire's Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese - 8 Ounce
$2.99 was $3.79$0.37/oz
1 (8 oz) bag sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Brookshire's Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Brookshire's Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - 8 Ounce
$2.99 was $3.79$0.37/oz
1/2 cup roasted green chiles, chopped (Hatch, Anaheim or canned)
Hatch Green Chiles, Chopped, Fire Roasted, Mild
Hatch Green Chiles, Chopped, Fire Roasted, Mild - 4 Ounce
$2.19 was $2.49$0.55/oz
2 tsp cornstarch
Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch, Premium Quality
Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch, Premium Quality - 18 Ounce
$3.49$0.19/oz
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Fresh Cilantro, Organic
Fresh Cilantro, Organic - 1 Each
$0.99
Tortilla chips, for serving
Brookshire's Seasoned Tortilla Chips
Brookshire's Seasoned Tortilla Chips - 13 Each
$3.00 was $4.49$0.23 each

Directions

  1. Add the half-and-half, pico, jalapeno, chili powder, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan.
  2. Over low heat, slowly bring to a simmer. Do not boil. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to let vegetables soften.
  3. In a large bowl, add the cheese and toss with the cornstarch. Add the cheese in small amounts to the heated mixture. Stir each time until melted before adding more cheese.
  4. Turn off the heat and stir in the green chiles. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.