Spinach Con Queso

Name: Spinach Con Queso
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper - seeded, membranes discarded, and pepper chopped; 1.5 pounds pepperjack cheese, cut into cubes; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk; 0.25 teaspoon salt

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Styled after a similar spinach queso dip at The Blue Moose in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, this is a very tasty, creamy appetizer that goes well with tortilla chips. It has a little kick, but not enough to make your eyes water. Of course, for the heat lovers, you can kick it up a notch if desired. This has become an instant family favorite and one of my most requested appetizers.

Recipe by duboo

Updated on June 27, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 quarts

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper - seeded, membranes discarded, and pepper chopped
1 ½ pounds pepperjack cheese, cut into cubes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat olive oil and butter together in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper into onion mixture; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and mix pepperjack cheese and spinach into onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Slowly pour enough evaporated milk into the cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached; season with salt. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until warmed through, at least 5 minutes more.

Cook's Notes:

If you want to have even more kick, chop the entire jalapeno with the veins and seeds.

If you wish to use fresh spinach, I would recommend that you reduce it in a separate pot to avoid the excess moisture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255	Calories
19g	Fat
8g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 364mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 15mg	73%
Calcium 377mg	29%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 235mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.