Appetizer for 2

Chile Con Queso

Name: Chile Con Queso
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (optional); tortilla chips (optional)

$10.02for 430 minServes 2

This creamy cheese dip combines tomatoes, green chiles, and spices in a quick stovetop sauce.

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical	17 oz	$3.65Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 8 oz$0.08/oz typical	8 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Tortilla chips, 0.5 oz$0.22/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.01

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Appetizers Snacks Game day

Typical price

$2.50 per serving$10.02 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
tortilla chips (optional)

Steps

Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the half-and-half, then cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the salt, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, tomatoes, and green chiles.
Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheese a handful at a time until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro and keep the queso warm over low heat until ready to serve.