It is just too hard not to want to dip watching Football on Sundays. I have tried just dipping veggies in hummus, carrots in skinny ranch, baked chips and salsa, and as much as I love of those things, I just can’t resist queso. Literally I have to save points for it every weekend because someone inevitably brings queso, and I have to eat it whether it is delicious and homemade or out of a jar. My favorite kind of queso is homemade, has no beans or meat, and has lots of spice, so this recipe mirrors that. However, you could easy saute some hamburger to start the recipe, or throw in some beans. Make it however you like it. I adapted this recipe from one that was passed around at a WW meeting, adding lots more spice. If you don’t want it quite as spicy, eliminate the jalapano.
Weight Watchers Skinny Queso
Points: 1 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Servings: 16
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutritional Info: 75 calories, 2 g of fat, 3.1 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 1.1 g dietary fiber
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 diced poblano
1 diced jalapeno
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/4 cup skim milk
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
1 3/4 cups reduced fat shredded sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice of one lime
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ancho chili powder
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup milk with 3 tsbp of cornstarch. Set aside, this will serve as the thickener.
2. Bring a medium to large sauce pan up to medium heat and spray non fat coking spray. Add the onions, garlic, poblano, and jalapeno and cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Add the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
4. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir quickly. It will immediately thicken up and begin to bubble. Once you see it thicken up, turn the heat to low.
5. Add the cheese and stir until it melts completely. Then add the tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve with homemade baked tortilla chips. To cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut corn tortillas in 1/4′s and place onto a sheet of parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
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Thank you so much! I'll let you know how it tu... June 2, 2011 by Sandy
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I just use regular half and half since it is a... June 2, 2011 by Kristen
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I was wondering if the half and half was the f... June 2, 2011 by Gina
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Thanks for the input. I would like to make a d... June 2, 2011 by Donna
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This looks awesome! I find life to be far more tolerable with cheese sauce, yet also enjoy fitting into something other than my sweatpants. Thanks for this one!
I couldn’t agree more
I have been WAITING for this one! It sounds delicious and easy to make…thanks SOOO much! By the way, I think all your recipes rock!
Thanks so much!
Bless you for sharing all your delicious recipes! I am really looking forward to trying out the queso and Picadillo recipes among many others! I just happened across your website and am so happy I did!
Just began weight watchers. Live in the country so I have to “plan” my trips to shop. Found this website last night and am elated! So many of the ingredients I have in my pantry…..now, this is going to make my journey with Weight Watchers so much easier.
Thanks for including the points! What is the use of a great recipe if we don’t know the points?
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This is FANTASTIC! Seriously a life saver to a queso and chips junkie like me!