Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso Recipe

Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso is super-easy to make at home. You can make some for dinner tonight or for your next party. Our Chi-Chi's Recipe for their Chili Con Queso tastes just like the real thing.

Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso Recipe

Photo by teejayhanton - TJ Hanton

           

Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso Recipe



Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso Recipe

Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso is super-easy to make at home. You can make some for dinner tonight or for your next party. Our Chi-Chi's Recipe for their Chili Con Queso tastes just like the real thing.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound Velveeta, cut into small squares
  • 1 pint Half and Half, as needed
  • One 4-ounce can Chilies
  • One 4-ounce can of Pimientos
  • Tabasco or other Hot Sauce, of choice, to taste
Instructions
  1. In the microwave, melt Velveeta until it becomes stirable. Do this in small bursts, stirring between, until you have the constancy you want.
  2. Pour in 1 1/2 pint half and half. Mix thoroughly. Add more as needed.
  3. Add chilies and pimientos. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Place back in microwave and heat until hot and creamy.
  5. Add Tabasco, a dash or 2 at a time, stirring to combine and tasting until you get the heat you desire.
  6. Pour hot con queso into a microwaveable serving bowl.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator overnight (Don’t leave this step out).
  8. Take bowl out of fridge and allow to come up to room temperature.
  9. Place bowl back in microwave and heat to desired temperature.
  10. Remove, stir and serve hot.  
 
     

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