Healthier Creamy Queso
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
8
Servings
This thick and creamy, spicy and delicious Queso incorporates all the best flavors of tomatoes, jalapeno, spices and cheese to form the perfect dip, while using a healthier alternative to the more commonly used ingredients. Sweet vine-ripened Red Gold Tomatoes paired with fresh chilies, mixed with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic and cheddar topped with avocado and crumbled Mexican cotija cheese. It's easy to make and perfect to dip your tortilla chips into - a quintessential game night appetizer! @thegreatspoonfeed @thefeedfeed
This thick and creamy, spicy and delicious Queso incorporates all the best flavors of tomatoes, jalapeno, spices and cheese to form the perfect dip, while using a healthier alternative to the more commonly used ingredients. Sweet vine-ripened Red Gold Tomatoes paired with fresh chilies, mixed with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic and cheddar topped with avocado and crumbled Mexican cotija cheese. It's easy to make and perfect to dip your tortilla chips into - a quintessential game night appetizer! @thegreatspoonfeed @thefeedfeed
Ingredients
COPY INGREDIENTS
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter3 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno, sliced horizontally, plus more for garnish1/2 small onion, finely chopped1 can Red Gold® Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon cuminKosher salt and black pepper, to taste8 ounces shredded yellow cheddar cheeseavocado, sliced for garnish Red Gold® Mild Salsa 15.5 oz, for servingcotija cheese, for garnishcilantro, chopped for garnishguacamole, for servingtortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic, jalapeno, and onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add Red Gold Original Diced Tomato + Green Chilies. Mix and bring to a simmer.
- Slowly add coconut milk while whisking continuously. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Mix and allow to cook for 6-7 minutes. Add cheese and mix until melted and dip is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, jalapeno, and cilantro. Serve with Red Gold Salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips.
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