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Spicy Squash Queso

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In this Spicy Squash Queso recipe, I sautéed onions, peppers and garlic with spices and mixed in homemade roasted butternut squash puree, diced green chiles and lots of pepper jack cheese for a lusciously creamy and dreamy queso dip. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican-American
Keyword appetizer, cheese, dip, nacho, queso, squash
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 94
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons light olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • cups butternut squash puree
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth more or less for desired consistency

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch deep sided skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper and jalapeño until soft and translucent. About 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Grate in a clove of garlic, measure in the cumin, chipotle pepper, chili powder and onion powder. Cook 1 minute.
  • Next add in the squash and green chiles, stir and heat through until hot. Add in the pepper jack cheese and stir until melted. Thin the queso out with broth until it reaches a desired consistency.
  • Pour into your serving dish or a small crock pot. This dip is best if it can be kept hot.
  • Garnish with desired toppings and with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5041IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg