Spinach Con Queso
Totally free of processed cheese, this Spinach Con Queso is easy to make at home and taste just as fresh as if you got it at a restaurant!
Servings 10
Calories 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 T butter
- 5 teaspoon flour
- 12 ounces 2% milk
- 4 ounces half and half
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pepperjack cheese shredded
- 1 T garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 T avocado oil
- 1 can tomatoes and green chile
- 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
Instructions
- Saute chopped onion and garlic in a small pan for 2-3 minutes until translucent and golden on medium. Add in a can of tomato/ green chile and let simmer on medium-low.
- In a large nonstick skillet melt 1T butter on medium-low. Whisk 5 teaspoon flour with ½ cup milk and add to the pan. Slowly add in the remainder of milk and half and half. Whisk constantly for 7-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Turn off heat and add in garlic, pepper, and pepper jack cheese. Whisk to melt the cheese and add in ¼ cup of cheddar at a time whisking constantly to melt. Continue until all the cheese is added. Add in tomato/onion mix and spinach. Serve immediately or transfer to a fondue pot or crockpot until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3084IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 1mg