spinach queso
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Every time I take this to a party, everyone devours it. My children who don't like spinach love this. It's an easy recipe to play with and adjust the ingredients to your liking. I've made it without the heavy cream and it still taste great.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 - jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 6 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
- 3 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen, chopped spinach, drained & thawed
- a few dash tabasco
How To Make spinach queso
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Step 1Melt the butter over medium high heat. Saute the onions for 2 minutes. Then add the jalapeno pepper and garlic, and continue to saute for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 2Add the flour to make a roux. Then slowly add the chicken stock and whisk until you have a creamy consistency.
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Step 3Slowly add the Velveeta and continue stirring until melted. Then add the pepperjack cheese, slowly stirring until melted.
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Step 4When the cheese is completely melted, add the heavy cream. (Note: you can use 1/2 & 1/2 if you prefer).
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Step 5Stir in the drained spinach and season with Tabasco to your liking. Serve with Tortilla chips.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Dips
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Stove Top
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