Bang Hatch Chili Smoky White Queso Dip Food

ROASTED HATCH CHILE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add onion and garlic, saute for approximately 5 minutes or until starting to soften. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, stir and cook for two minutes. Stir in evaporated milk and continue to cook until thickened and heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Add a large pinch of salt (a pinch is three fingers and a thumb) and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add cheese and stir until incorporated (mixture will be very thick). Add half & half a few tablespoons at a time, stirring to incorporate, until you reach desired consistency. Stir in minced hatch chiles and stir until very hot. Serve immediately with bread cubes or tortilla chips.

GREEN CHILE WHITE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, and bouillon granules until there are just a few clumps.
• Move saucepan to burner and heat over medium heat until mixture simmers, whisking occasionally to break up any remaining clumps.
• Reduce heat to low and whisk in shredded cheese until melted. Stir in green chiles. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

WHITE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions are tender and set aside.
• Melt butter and add flour. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
• Add milk and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes and is begining to thicken.
• Add cumin, drain and add chilies, and add jalapeno. Mix until blended.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and slowly add cheese.
• Serve hot with corn chips.

WHITE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• In a double boiler on low heat (enough to keep a gentle boil), add the cheese and some of the half and half.
• Stir mixture until cheese begins to evenly melt, adding half and half to result in the consistency you desire. (It should be thin enough to flow well, but thick enough to stay on a chip).
• Add diced jalapenos to mixture, according to your preference. If they are from a jar, add a teaspoon or two of the juice as well.
• Begin to add the spices. Start with the cumin and black pepper. Add red pepper gradually, tasting along the way. A little goes a long way, so be sure you don't make it too hot. I use a bit more than 1/4 tsp, you may use more or less.
• Add a pinch of chili powder, and serve hot with tortillas or chips.
• Leftovers can be microwaved (add more half and half or water to keep consistency). Don't worry about yellowing from day to day (due to spices/cheese), it will be good for 4-5 days.

CHILI CON QUESO

Steps:

• Combine the processed cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into very small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
• Add the jalapeno to the drippings and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir until well incorporated with the flour mixture, about 30 seconds longer. Slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking frequently, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheese mix a handful at a time. Cook, whisking until smooth. You can add the next handful once the previous handful has melted about halfway.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the browned sausage, pico de gallo and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust the seasonings and heat with additional salt and hot sauce. Serve warm with chips for dipping and extra pico de gallo on the side.

BANG! HATCH CHILI SMOKY WHITE QUESO DIP

Steps:

• Roast peppers by your preferred method (I put them in a 400 degree oven until blackened, then place into a plastic bag until cool) peel off blackened skin, seed and chop, set aside.
• Heat oil in small pot over med high heat. Add onions, fry until browned. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Add peppers and reduce heat to low. Let cook for a few minutes.
• Add milk. Stir until heated through. Add cheese by handfuls, stirring constantly and letting the cheese melt between handfuls. Add more milk by the tablespoon until it gets to the desired consistency. Salt to taste and serve with tortilla chips and sliced jalepenos.

SPICY HATCH CHILE QUESO BLANCO DIP

Steps:

• Grease bottom of the crockpot with butter.
• Combine the cream cheese, american cheese, remaining butter, green chiles and the peppers in the crockpot.
• Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes.
• Stir the mixture until well combined and then add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
• Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
• Keep cheese dip in crockpot on the warm setting until ready to serve.