Jul 14 2026
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Chile Con Queso Recipe

Inspired by Mariachi Restaurant
Time20m
Serves4

Melted cheese with onions and jalapeno, served with tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Vegetables

Seasoning

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic cloves. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Once heated, add the chopped onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 3

    Melt the Cheese

    Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and combined, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and taste for seasoning adjustments.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the melted cheese mixture to a serving bowl. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips for dipping.

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