Chile Con Queso

Name: Chile Con Queso
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup pale ale or other light-colored beer; 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, preferably orange; 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (see Note), drained, or 1 1/4 cups drained petite-diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Cayenne pepper to taste (optional); 1/4 cup sliced scallions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Note: We like the flavor of Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles the best in this dip. Choose original or mild, depending on your spice preference.

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"Our healthier version of chile con queso will have ooey-gooey-cheese lovers celebrating. Now you can enjoy this Tex-Mex dip without all the fat and calories. We replaced some of the cheese with a low-fat white sauce and used sharp Cheddar plus a splash of beer to boost the flavor. Our version cuts the calories in half and reduces total fat and saturated fat by nearly 60 percent. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Slowly reheat on the stove over medium heat or on Medium in the microwave...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 medium onion, chopped

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1/2 cup pale ale or other light-colored beer

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1 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided

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3 tablespoons cornstarch

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1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, preferably orange

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1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (see Note), drained, or 1 1/4 cups drained petite-diced tomatoes

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2 tablespoons lime juice

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1 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)

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1/4 cup sliced scallions

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Note: We like the flavor of Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles the best in this dip. Choose original or mild, depending on your spice preference.

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