Description
This Halloween Chili Con Queso Dip is a creamy and spooky twist on a classic favorite. Infused with green neon food coloring for an eerie touch, this dip is perfect for Halloween gatherings, offering a blend of sharp white cheese, spices, and green chilies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Cooper Sharp White Cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4.5 ounces green chilies, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon pimentos
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 6 drops green neon food coloring (optional, for a spooky look)
Instructions
- Prepare the Saucepan: In a small, thick-walled saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the milk and stir to combine.
- Melt the Cheese: Add the cubed Cooper Sharp White Cheese to the saucepan and stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Spices and Ingredients: Stir in the cumin, paprika, pimentos, and drained green chilies. Mix until well combined.
- Thicken the Dip: Sprinkle the flour into the mixture and stir well to thicken the queso. Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently to avoid clumping.
- Add the Spooky Color: For a fun Halloween touch, add 6 drops of green neon food coloring (if using) and stir until the queso turns a spooky green.
- Serve Warm: Keep the dip on low heat to maintain a creamy consistency. Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers. If the dip cools and hardens, simply reheat in the microwave in short bursts.
Notes
- Cheese Variations: You can use other cheeses such as cheddar or Monterey Jack if Cooper Sharp White Cheese is unavailable.
- Adjusting Thickness: Add more milk if the dip is too thick or more flour if it’s too thin.
- Spice Level: Increase the heat by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Halloween Party Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg