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Cafe Rio Queso Recipe

Cafe Rio Queso Recipe

Cafe Rio Queso Recipe Combines American and cream cheeses, tomatoes, jalapenos, and spices, creating a zesty dip for delightful snacking.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces American cheese
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ Yellow onion
  • 1 Roma tomato
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 Jalapeno seeds removed
  • ½ bunch Cilantro
  • 10 ounces Canned tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1 Clove garlic
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine onions, Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, canned tomatoes with green chilies, and garlic. 
  • Toss in salt to taste and pulse until blended with small chunks remaining.
  • Combine cream cheese and American cheese in a medium-sized bowl by dicing them into 1-inch cubes.
  • Stir every 30 seconds during the microwave cooking time of 2 minutes 30 seconds for the cheese to become smooth.
  • Pour ¾ cups of blender mixture over melted cheese, add chili powder, and cumin, and stir well.
  • Put back in the microwave and cook for another 30 seconds to marry flavors.
  • It should be served immediately.
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