Jun 09 2026

Chili Con Queso Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Melted cheddar cheese with our pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Method

Cheese Mixture Preparation

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

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