Appetizer for 8

Spinach Queso with Crispy Jalapeños

Name: Spinach Queso with Crispy Jalapeños
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 jalapeños; 1/2 onion; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach; 2 1/2 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; french’s crispy jalapeños; chopped cilantro

$1.92for 415 minServes 8

Spinach, jalapeños, and cheese make a warm skillet queso topped with crisp jalapeños and cilantro.

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2.5$0.60 each typical	2.5	$1.50Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Spinach, 1.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.51Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.84

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlour

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Budget Appetizers Snacks Game day

Typical price

$0.48 per serving$1.92 for 4

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Ingredients

2 jalapeños
1/2 onion
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
2 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
french’s crispy jalapeños
chopped cilantro

Steps

Melt the butter with olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion, jalapeños, and garlic for 3 minutes.
Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
Melt in the shredded cheese, then top the queso with crispy jalapeños and cilantro.