Healthier Creamy Queso
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"This thick and creamy, spicy and delicious queso incorporates all the best flavors of tomatoes, jalapeño, spices and cheese to form the perfect dip, while using a healthier alternative to the more commonly used ingredients. Sweet vine tomatoes paired with fresh chilies, mixed with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic and cheddar topped with avocado and crumbled Mexican cotija cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect to dip your tortilla chips into — a quintessential game night appetizer!"
-- @thegreatspoonfeed
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 15mins
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Serves or Makes: 8

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ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced horizontally, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can Red Gold Tomato Love Original Diced Tomatoes + 2x More Green Chilies
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gold Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 8 ounces shredded yellow cheddar cheese
  • Avocado sliced, for garnish
  • Cojita cheese, for garnish
  • Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Salsa, for serving
  • Guacamole, for serving
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add garlic, jalapeño, and onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add Red Gold Tomato Love Original Diced Tomatoes + 2x more Green Chilies as well as and 2 tablespoons Red Gold Diced Tomatoes. Mix and bring to a simmer.

  • Step 3

    Slowly add coconut milk with one hand while simultaneously continuing to whisk with the other. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

  • Step 4

    Add chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Mix and allow to cook for 6-7 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Add cheese and mix until melted and dip is smooth. Remove from heat.

  • Step 6

    Garnish with avocado, crumbled cojita cheese, jalapeño, and cilantro. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and tortilla chips.

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