Chi-Chi's Chile Con Queso

From: Chef #1279255

On May 27, 2009

Chi-Chi's was our fave place to eat, and we were not happy when they all closed. The Chili Con Queso was something we got everytime. I have found many other recipes that claim to be it, but never claim close. This recipe is just like Chi-Chi's. I did however tweek it a little. I was unable to find canned red peppers, so I used a red bell pepper, and I sauted the green and red peppers together before adding it into the cheese. I also used a little more jalapeno and garlic powder. I also added a bit of onion powder. Then I let everything cook in my crock-pot. However I did add a little milk to make it not so thick.

From: Chef #1183272

On Feb 25, 2009

I can't remember everything from 20 years ago but I definitely recall that cream was an ingredient.

From: Chef #951254

On Sep 10, 2008

this recipe is very close to chi-chi's. however you need to add half & half to this recipe.

From: MJM3000

On Aug 3, 2008

Consider me one of those people who were beyond upset when Chi-Chi's closed its doors for good. They slowly dwindled away until there were none left. Anyhow, among other dishes, I always loved the chili con queso. I've tried other recipe's in the past, using the block of velvetta as a starter. It was never even close to the chili con queso I remembered from Chi-Chi's. Over the weekend, I went out and bought all of the ingredients on the list, and thought I'd give it a try. I must say, this was very good. It tastes very, very much like I remember. It's extremely close, and it even looks identical to chi-chi's queso. By the way, someone mentioned that it gets very thick once it cools. Yep, exactly like chi-chi's queso always did. No need to add milk. Whenever you heat some up, via the microwave, it will be a perfect texture once again. Thanks for the recipe!