Chili Con Queso Recipe
Melted cheddar cheese with our pico de gallo.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Pico de Gallo
Method
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 1
Melt the Cheeses
In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 2
Add Jalapeño
If using, stir in the diced jalapeño and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
Pico de Gallo Preparation
- 3
Mix Pico de Gallo
In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Assembly
- 4
Combine and Serve
Once the cheese mixture is ready, pour it into a serving dish. Top with the fresh pico de gallo. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm bread.