Spinach Con Queso
Spinach Con Queso pairs melty pepper jack with tender sautéed onions, bell pepper, and a hint of jalapeño for gentle heat. The dip is rich, smooth, and dotted with garlicky spinach, making it ideal for game days, potlucks, or casual gatherings with chips and veggies on the side.
- Prep10 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil and butter together in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until translucent, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir the red bell pepper and jalapeño pepper into the onion mixture; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and mix the pepperjack cheese and spinach into the onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Slowly pour in enough evaporated milk, stirring constantly, until the desired consistency is reached; season with salt.
- 6
Continue to cook and stir over low heat until warmed through, at least 5 minutes more.
- Calories 203.39 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.75 g Moderate
- Carbs 16.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.94 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.89 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.13 mg Moderate
- Sodium 679.97 mg High
- Fiber 1.08 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 305.65 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source
- Potassium 309.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 26.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.8 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.92 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
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