Chili con Queso
Chili con Queso is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 24. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 233 calories, 7g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. If you have tortilla chips, to 2 garlic cloves, chilies, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. The Super Bowl will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.
Instructions
In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
Add chilies; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add small amounts of cheeses and milk; stir until melted after each addition.
Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Recommended wine: Cava, Shiraz, Grenache
Chili can be paired with Cava, Shiraz, and Grenache. These juicy reds don't have too much tannin (important for spicy foods), but a sparkling wine like cava can tame the heat even better. The Raptor Ridge Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 46 dollars per bottle.
Raptor Ridge Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir
A muscular wine with a soft side, this vintage of Shea introduces itself with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, sarsaparilla, a hint of mandarin orange and an enticing meatiness. Front end silkiness leads to a mouthful of dusky cherry, cranberry and spice. Elevated acids and robust tannins offer age-worthiness and an arresting addition to your cellar. Pair with: Tea-smoked duck breast with cherry reduction soy and ginger marinated tri tip roast baked ham with cranberry glaze.