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Gluten-Free Chile Con Queso

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Some recipes stay with you for life.

This Chile Con Queso is one of those for me. I learned it from my father when I was young, and I’ve been making it for decades. Over the years, I’ve added my own small touches — especially cilantro — but the heart of the recipe has stayed the same.

It’s rich, comforting, and endlessly versatile. This isn’t just a dip for chips (though it’s incredible that way). It works as a topping for enchiladas, chimichangas, tacos, burritos — anywhere you want bold, melty flavor.

I’ve made this countless times as an employee meal in restaurants across the country, and it’s always a hit. My Spanish friends love it too — which tells me everything I need to know. 🔥

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and celiac-friendly.

Recipe Overview

Ready in: 90 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8
Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 block Velveeta cheese
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cans diced green chilies
  • 1 or more jalapeños, diced (adjust for heat)
  • Optional: fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Set up a double boiler.
    (This step is important to prevent scorching.)
  2. Add all ingredients to the top pot.
  3. If using cilantro, add half now and reserve the other half for serving.
  4. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the queso is smooth.
    This takes a little over an hour.

Chef Tips

  • Double boiling is key — direct heat will burn the cheese
  • Add cooked ground chorizo for an incredible variation
  • Adjust jalapeños to your preferred heat level
  • This queso reheats well on low heat
  • Perfect for parties, game days, or employee meals

Why This Recipe Works

It’s simple.
It’s forgiving.
It feeds a crowd.

And most importantly — it’s been tested in real kitchens, for real people, over many years. This is comfort food that shows up every time.

With chips, it’s amazing.
On enchiladas or burritos, it’s next level.
As taco cheese, it’s unbeatable.

A true classic.

Recipes like this one are meant to be written down and kept — not lost over time.

That’s exactly why I created My Family’s Recipes. This journal is designed for all ages and all kitchens, with a layout that gives you plenty of room for ingredients and directions, surrounded by kitchen-themed coloring pages that make it personal and fun to use.

It’s perfect for recipes learned from parents, shared with friends, or made so often they deserve a permanent place.

📘 My Family’s Recipes – Recipe Journal
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This Chile Con Queso recipe fits right at home in it.

One quick note on equipment — this recipe really benefits from using a double boiler. It keeps the cheese from scorching and allows everything to melt slowly and evenly, which makes a huge difference in texture and flavor.

🍲 Double Boiler Pot I Recommend:
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It’s a simple tool, but for queso (and sauces like this), it’s absolutely worth having in the kitchen.

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– Gregory Stephens
Digital Growth Group LLC
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