Appetizer for 7
Elote Queso Dip
$2.80for 425 minServes 7
Sweet corn, jalapeño, garlic, and cheese melt into a creamy queso dip finished with cilantro and queso fresco.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 2.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 1 oz$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Tortilla chips, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.90 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.70 per serving$2.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup shredded v&v supremo® chihuahua® brand quesadilla cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 ears corn
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup v&v supremo® queso fresco
- chili powder
- limes to squeeze over chips
- chips duh
Steps
- Cut the corn from the ears and mince the jalapeño and garlic.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the corn, jalapeño, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and salt, then simmer for 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower the heat, stir in the shredded cheese until melted, and top with cilantro, queso fresco, and chili powder.
- Serve the warm queso with chips and lime for squeezing.
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