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Spinach Con Queso

Spinach Con Queso

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 30 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Basics

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon butter
    • 🧅 ½ cup chopped onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Vegetables

    • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
    • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1 ½ pounds pepperjack cheese, cut into cubes
    • 🥛 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil and butter together in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 10 minutes.

2

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir red bell pepper and jalapeño pepper into onion mixture; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Reduce heat to low and mix pepperjack cheese and spinach into onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

4

Slowly pour enough evaporated milk into the cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until desired consistency is reached; season with salt. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until warmed through, at least 5 minutes more.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

255

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 8
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Thoroughly squeeze the spinach to remove excess moisture before adding.For extra heat, include minced jalapeño or a dash of cayenne pepper.Serve immediately with tortilla chips for the best consistency.