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Anaheim Chili Cheese Dip (Chile Con Queso)

published by Sandra Tapia on Jan 5, 2009

Enjoy this authentic gooey Tex Mex dish at a party or as a meal.


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Ingredients

  • 6 Large Anaheim Green Chilies
  • 2 Jalapenos
  • 2 Large Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Medium Size Onion Chopped
  • 1 Large Garlic Peeled And Crushed
  • 1/2 Bushel Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 Cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Grated Monterrey Jack
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 2 tsp salt (sea salt preferred)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 bag of tostada chips

Method

  1. Warm pancake skillet to medium heat.
  2. Wash chilies and tomatoes with cool water, dry and place on skillet. 
  3. Spread evenly on skillet.
  4. Turn them constantly to ensure that they toast evenly. 
  5. When they are evenly toasted remove from skillet and place in large bag.
  6. Let them stew in bag for fifteen minutes. While this is happening, caramelize onions and garlic in olive oil at medium high heat then turn it off. 
  7. Remove skins from peppers and tomatoes.   
  8. Blend ingredients with salt, pepper, water and lime at a pulse holding blender for five seconds at three separate intervals.  
  9. Mix ingredients in with onions and garlic into fry pan.
  10. Heat at medium low heat. Add milk and bring to a simmer, about five minutes.
  11. While at a simmer add a handful of cheese at a time, until all the cheese is melted.
  12. Add fresh cilantro and mix. 
  13. Immediately transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy as a meal or party dip with tostada chips.

Bon Appetit!

Prep: Blender, Large Plastic Zip Lock, Flat Pancake Skillet evenly coated with Olive Oil, Large Fry Pan

For those of you cheesy people, feel free to add an extra cup of monterey jack and chedder, or just add till your hearts content!

16 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by jewelsofmine
    January 5th, 2009 at 3:44 pm #

    This recipe sounds like a winner.Great job!

  2. # 2 by Sandra Tapia
    January 5th, 2009 at 5:47 pm #

    Thank you, My family goes nuts for it!

  3. # 3 by Anna ReckSick
    January 5th, 2009 at 8:10 pm #

    What in the world is so good about some food?

  4. # 4 by mox
    January 5th, 2009 at 8:25 pm #

    Heading to the grocery in the morning. This will be made tomorrow night, followed by hours of indigestion!

    Thanks!

  5. # 5 by QueenZee
    January 6th, 2009 at 12:01 am #

    Thanks for the recipe!

  6. # 6 by Sandra Tapia
    January 6th, 2009 at 12:41 am #

    I hope you enjoy it Mox and QueenZee thanks for the comment!

  7. # 7 by egypt33
    January 6th, 2009 at 2:05 am #

    Sounds delicious! Thank you!

  8. # 8 by Phoenixritu
    January 6th, 2009 at 2:34 am #

    I need to try this – sounds mouthwatering, thanks

  9. # 9 by Yovita
    January 6th, 2009 at 4:03 am #

    hmmm…spicy!! I love hot spicy food. Thanks for the recipe!

  10. # 10 by Windsor Marsh
    January 8th, 2009 at 12:03 am #

    This is one Melody and I are going to try out and let you know.

  11. # 11 by Jake O
    January 8th, 2009 at 4:50 pm #

    Im going to try this for the big game this weekend.

  12. # 12 by Holly J. Yarrington
    January 8th, 2009 at 5:57 pm #

    Sounds awesome. Bon Appetite! Im not for too much heat but I have friends who are will make for them sometime if possible.

  13. # 13 by Maria Blazz
    January 9th, 2009 at 9:43 am #

    I never tried the jalapenos this way before, sounds yummy!

  14. # 14 by Angie0000023
    January 9th, 2009 at 3:21 pm #

    wow that sounds really good… I will have to try it…Thank you.

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  15. # 15 by Hein Marais
    January 10th, 2009 at 6:03 pm #

    Looks absolutely devine.

  16. # 16 by Joni Keith
    January 31st, 2009 at 6:50 pm #

    What a great recipe. I could live on this!

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