Beer Chile Con Queso (Superbowl - Reduced fat)
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Original chile con queso contains lots of fat, try this low-fat chile con queso, and cut at least half of the fat, but it tastes delicious, even better. Superbowl day, eat some homemade pita chips with this delicious dip, enjoy! The flavor is boosted by adding your favorite beer!
Ingredients
| 2 | teaspoons |
canola oil
or other vegetable oil |
|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
minced, or more or less to taste |
|
| ½ | cup |
beer
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
milk, low-fat
divided |
|
| 3 ¼ | tablespoons |
cornstarch
|
|
| 2 | cups |
cheddar cheese
shredded sharp |
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
tomatoes
drained petite-diced |
|
| 2 | each |
green chili peppers
seeded and minced |
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
lime juice
|
|
| ¾ | teaspoon |
salt
or more to taste |
|
| ¾ | teaspoon |
chili powder
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced |
|
| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
leaves, chopped |
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in onion and garlic and cook, until soft and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add beer and cook until reduced slightly, 1 minute.
Add 1 cup low-fat milk and bring to a simmer.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining ½ cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Add to the pan and cook, stirring vigorously, until bubbling and thickened, 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese and cook, until melted.
Then add drained tomatoes, minced green chili peppers, lime juice, salt, chili powder, mix well.
Serve warm with any kind of chips, garnished with scallions and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 151g (5.3 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 18155% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 32mg
11%
Sodium 423mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
19g
Vitamin A 14%
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Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 28%
•
Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
