Corn and Goat Cheese Queso
- Level: Easy
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 232
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 18
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 36
- Sodium
- 297
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups fresh corn, about 6 ears
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup brunoise tomato
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Homemade or store bought tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the corn and saute 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the garlic, jalapenos, cheese and cream. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle tomatoes and cilantro over top and serve with tortilla chips.