Chili con Queso
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings (about 3 cups)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 10 servings
- Calories
- 204
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 7
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 11
- Cholesterol
- 44
- Sodium
- 603
- Total: 40 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
8 ounces processed cheese block, such as Velveeta, diced
2 ounces freshly shredded sharp Cheddar (about 3/4 cup)
2 ounces freshly shredded Monterey Jack (about 3/4 cup)
2 ounces freshly shredded mozzarella (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces bulk pork sausage
1 jalapeno, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo, plus extra for serving
Kosher salt
Hot sauce
Corn chips, for dipping
Directions
- Combine the processed cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into very small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the jalapeno to the drippings and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir until well incorporated with the flour mixture, about 30 seconds longer. Slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking frequently, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese mix a handful at a time. Cook, whisking until smooth. You can add the next handful once the previous handful has melted about halfway.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the browned sausage, pico de gallo and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasonings and heat with additional salt and hot sauce. Serve warm with chips for dipping and extra pico de gallo on the side.