9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 15MINS

Christmas Queso

Name: Christmas Queso
Total time: PT900.0S
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Butter; 2 clove Garlic; 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour; 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning; 1 cup Milk; 1 pound Shredded White Cheddar Cheese; 1 can Mild Diced Green Chiles; 1 jar Diced Pimientos; to taste Tortilla Chips

The Queso cheese dip recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering. Christmas queso is warm, cheesy, and full of festive red and green peppers. Use orange cheddar or pepper jack, and throw in some chili peppers to spice this holiday-perfect appetizer even more!

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15MINS

Total Time

$0.71

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Ingredients

Servings

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2 Tbsp

Butter

2 cloves

Garlic, minced

2 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1 Tbsp

Taco Seasoning

1 cup

Milk

plus extra for thinning the sauce

4 cups

Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

1 can
(4 oz)

Mild Diced Green Chiles

set aside some for garnish

1 jar
(4 oz)

Diced Pimientos, drained

set aside some for garnish

to taste

Tortilla Chips

for serving

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Author's Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave with a splash of milk or water.

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step 1

Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, then add Butter (2 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), and All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp). Stir until fragrant, 30 seconds or so, then add the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until a pale blonde color.

step 2

Stir in the Taco Seasoning (1 Tbsp) and Milk (1 cup) and continue to stir until thickened.

step 3

Turn the heat to low and stir in the Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (4 cups). Stir until completely melted into the sauce. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.

step 4

Stir in the Mild Diced Green Chiles (1 can), then stir in Diced Pimientos (1 jar). Heat for 2-3 more minutes to incorporate the flavors.

step 5

Serve with Tortilla Chips (to taste), garnished with some extra chilies and peppers if desired.

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