Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Green Chile Queso
Total time25 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
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6 servings
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz monterey jack cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- gluten free tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Stir in the drained green chiles and cook for 1 minute, until heated through.
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