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queso in a cast iron skillet with cilantro, cheese, and tomato in it
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Green Chile Skillet Queso

Creamy, delicious, and fresh Green Chile Skillet Queso is full of flavor in just one skillet- and so easy to make with real, fresh cheese for a stretchy, addictive dip!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Tex Mex
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, cheese dip, queso, skillet, spicy cheese dip
Servings: 10
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cups green chile sauce
  • 1 Oaxca Cheese
  • ½ cup queso fresco divided in half
  • 1 tomato diced
  • Garnish: Cilantro and green onions diced

Instructions

  • In a large, heavy cast iron skillet, heat olive oil.
  • Add diced onion and cook until browned- about 10 minutes.
  • Add in green chile (be careful so it doesnt bubble up and spill over)
  • Stir well.
  • Tear oaxca cheese into chunks and add to green chile and onions.
  • Stir to melt cheese, make sure to mix well.
  • Add in one half of the queso fresco.
  • When all cheese is melted, and the dip looks evenly mixed, remove from heat.
  • Top with second half of queso fresco, tomato, cilantro and green onions.
  • Serve with chips, celery, vegetables, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g