Queso Dip

This easy to make Queso Dip is perfect for game day!

Confession: I like football, but I LOVE football food.

I get excited whenever a big game roles around and it is time to plan the menu.

First up: something cheesy, comforting and totally indulgent.

But just because we are indulging for a big night, doesn’t mean we have to whip out the processed cheese. Seriously, have you ever read the ingredient list? Um, thanks, but I’ll pass.

Instead, I like to stick with real food, like today’s Cheese Dip.

This splurge-worthy dip is packed with flavor. You can serve it with gluten-free (and preferably organic) tortilla chips, but I also love it drizzled over veggies. I limit the peppers so that the boys will eat it, but if you are serving just adults feel free to add more.

Other Game Day Recipes:

Cheesy Chicken & Poblano Pepper Tostadas

Antipasto Platter

Quinoa Onion Bites

Grilled Eggplant Bites

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Queso Dip

Adapted from the Food Network

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup diced red onion divided
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 serrano chile pepper minced
• 1 red jalapeno pepper minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon gluten free flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup grated pepper jack cheese
• 1 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon red onion, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Set aside.
2. Melt the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining red onion, serrano pepper, jalapeño and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for one more minute, stirring often. Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the cheese and cook over medium low heat until it is melted. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the tomato mixture.
4. Serve warm with chips and vegetables.