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Chi Chis Chili Con Queso Recipe
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Chi-Chi’s Chili Con Queso Restaurant Recipe

Make our Chi-Chi's Chili Con Queso Restaurant Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Chili Con Queso will taste just like Chi-Chi's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Chilling Time1 day
Total Time1 day 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Party Recipe
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Cheese, Cheese Dip, Chi Chi's, Dipping Sauce
Yield: 1 Bowl

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

  • In the microwave, melt Velveeta until it becomes stirable. Do this in small bursts, stirring between, until you have the consistency you want.
  • Pour in 1 1/2 pint half and half. Mix thoroughly. Add more as needed.
  • Add chilies and pimientos. Mix thoroughly.
  • Place back in microwave and heat until hot and creamy.
  • Add Tabasco, a dash or 2 at a time, stirring to combine and tasting until you get the heat you desire.
  • Pour hot con queso into a microwaveable serving bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator overnight (Do not leave this step out).
  • Take bowl out of fridge and allow to come up to room temperature.
  • Place bowl back in microwave and heat to desired temperature.
  • Remove, stir and serve hot.

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