Sweet Corn Green Chile Queso
Flavorful green chiles and sweet corn are the best flavor pairing in this rich and cheesy green chile queso!
Servings 2 cups queso
Calories 147kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups 2% or skim milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 3/4 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in garlic and flour and let cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Slowly drizzle in milk and cream, whisking constantly until smooth and incorporated.
- Cook sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally until queso is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and add cheeses, green chiles, sweet corn, and cayenne pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Season queso with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes on top with chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store queso in refrigerator up to 6 days. Reheat queso before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 oz queso | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.8g | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg