Description

This Halloween Chili Con Queso Dip is a creamy, spooky green cheese dip perfect for festive gatherings. Made with sharp white cheese, warm spices, and optional neon green food coloring, it’s a fun twist on the classic queso dip that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or veggies.

Ingredients

Cheese Mixture

1 pound Cooper Sharp White Cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon flour

Spices and Flavorings

4.5 ounces green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pimentos
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Optional

6 drops green neon food coloring (optional, for a spooky look)

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Instructions

Melt Butter and Combine Milk: In a small, thick-walled saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the milk and stir to combine, creating a warm base for melting the cheese.
Melt the Cheese: Add the cubed Cooper Sharp White Cheese to the saucepan and stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and smooth, ensuring a creamy texture.
Add Spices and Chilies: Stir in the cumin, paprika, pimentos, and drained green chilies. Mix thoroughly to infuse the queso with rich, warm flavors.
Thicken the Queso: Sprinkle the flour into the mixture and stir well to help thicken the dip. Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent clumping.
Add Halloween Green Color: For a fun Halloween touch, add 6 drops of green neon food coloring (if using) and stir until the queso turns a spooky green shade that’s perfect for the holiday.
Keep Warm and Serve: Keep the dip on low heat to maintain a creamy consistency. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers. If it cools and hardens, simply reheat in the microwave in short bursts before serving again.

Notes

Use a thick-walled saucepan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent scorching.
Stir constantly when melting the cheese to avoid lumps or burning.
Green neon food coloring is optional but adds a festive Halloween touch.
If the dip thickens too much, stir in a little extra milk to loosen it.
Reheat gently and in short intervals to maintain creamy texture without separating.