CopyCat Chi Chi's Chili Con Queso
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A copycat version of Chi-Chi's chili con queso made with melted Velveeta, half and half, green chilis, and pimientos. Chilled overnight, then reheated for a smooth, spicy cheese dip.
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Ingredients
- Take a pound of Velveeta and melt it until it becomes stirable. Use a
- microwave for this. Combine an equal amount of half and half and mix
- thoroughly. Add one 4 oz can of chilis and an equal amount of pimientos.
- Microwave again until the mixture is hot. For a little more spice, add a
- dash or three of Tabasco at this point. Pour into small bowls and cover with
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Step 1.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the mixture if possible, then place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill overnight. Do not skip this overnight chilling step, as it is essential to the recipe's result.
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Step 2.
The next day, take the bowl out of the refrigerator and place it in the microwave. Heat the chilled mixture in the microwave, then stir it, repeating the heating and stirring as needed until it is fully heated through and evenly combined.
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