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overhead view of the chili's Spinach Queso recipe in a skillet with tortilla chips on the side and pico de Gallo on top

Chili's Spinach Queso Recipe

This Chili's Spinach Queso recipe is a popular appetizer that blends creamy, melted cheese with fresh spinach and a hint of spice.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 14 oz white American cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup Jack cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 4.5 oz can chopped green chilies drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven to the broil setting.

Cook Aromatics:

  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the white onion and cook until translucent. This will take a few minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
    1/4 cup diced white onion

Add Ingredients:

  • Stir in thawed and drained spinach, cubed white American cheese, jack cheese, half-and-half, and chopped green chilies.
    10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, 14 oz white American cheese, 1/2 cup Jack cheese, 1/2 cup half-and-half, 4.5 oz can chopped green chilies
  • Cook on medium-low heat, stirring often, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy. Add ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes so that the top is golden brown.
  • Serve in the skillet with pico, fresh cilantro, and some crumbled cotija cheese with a side or tortilla chips.
    Tortilla chips

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3155IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 424mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chili's spinach queso, Chili's Spinach Queso recipe, spinach queso
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