con queso

[sneezles]

Our stand-by recipe is pretty basic:

Chili con Queso

2 lb box of Velveeta
1 (10oz) can Rotel tomatoes (or any other tomatoes with chilies)
1 (15oz) can refried beans
1 can beer

Heat beer in large pan. Add the remaining ingedients except for cheese; heat thoroughly. Cube the cheese into two inch pieces and add to the pan stirring until melted. You can use the light Velveeta, fat-free refried beans and light beer. I have on occasion used no-bean chili instead of the refried beans.

[Grace]

Here's one from CL


CookWare(tm) from Cooking Light(r)

Chile Con Queso Dip

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: March 1997 PAGE: 158

INGREDIENTS FOR 14 SERVINGS:
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Drain tomatoes and tomatoes with chiles in a colander over a bowl,
reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set tomatoes and reserved liquid aside.

2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute
4 minutes. Add cream cheese; cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Add
tomatoes, reserved liquid, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Add processed
cheese; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring
constantly. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with baked tortilla
chips. Yield: 3-1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 63 (24% from fat); FAT 1.7g (sat 0.9g, mono 0.2g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN
5.5g; CARB 6.4g; FIBER 0.3g; CHOL 7mg; IRON 0.3mg; SODIUM 400mg; CALC 132mg

[lanie]

What are Rotel tomatoes? I have never seen them here - is it a brand or a kind of tomato? Would love to know - I see so many recipes with that as an ingredient? Thanks - Lanie

[jjf]

rotel is a brand of tomatoes - they are usually with the mexican food. my favorite is the one w/ diced green chiles.

jen

[nanadee]

Does anyone out there in Cooking Light land have a recipe for con queso? My husband loves it & wants me to make some around the holidays. He likes both cheese and chili. I really appreciate your help. I know this is not a "light" recipe, but I want to keep my husband smiling http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Thanks in advance