Snack

Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips is for Snack.

Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips takes several minutes to prepare.

Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips takes several minutes to cook.

Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips are:

For the chili con queso:

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup light colored beer
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 10 oz can Rotel (drained) (a mix of tomatoes and green chilies)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup scallions
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

For the baked chips:

12 6 inch corn tortillas
cooking spray
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt

Here is how you make Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips:

For the chili con queso: 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion & garlic, and saute until beginning to soften and brown. Add beer and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer.2. Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbling and thick, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add cheese and cook, stirring until melted. Add tomatoes, lime juice, salt, chili powder and cayenne (if using). Serve warm, garnished with cilantro & scallions.For the baked chips: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.1. Coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray and cut into quarters. Place wedges in an even layer on 1-2 cookie sheets. Combine lime juice & chili powder in a bowl. Brush the mixture on the tortillas and sprinkle with salt.2. Bake tortillas until golden & crisp, about 15-20 minutes. Try flipping them mid-bake to get an even crispiness.I don't know how many this actually serves, but I made the nutritional stuff for four servings. Also, I got this recipe from http://newlywedcooking.blogspot.com/Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRUTUS1699.

The nutritional information for Chile Con Queso with Baked Lime Tortilla Chips is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 459.3

• Total Fat: 21.4 g
• Cholesterol: 52.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,158.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
• Protein: 18.2 g