🧄🌶️ Green Chile Cheese with Garlic Butter
✅ Bold garlic flavor
✅ Melty cheese with roasted green chiles
✅ A hint of spice and tons of comfort
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained (or use roasted fresh Hatch green chile if available)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: 2 tbsp cream cheese for extra richness
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Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, green onions, or a squeeze of lime
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven (if baking):
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). You can also do this stovetop if preferred. -
Make Garlic Butter:
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In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
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Stir in onion powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
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Combine Cheese & Chiles:
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In a mixing bowl, toss together the cheeses and green chiles.
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Pour in the garlic butter and mix until evenly coated.
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(Optional: mix in cream cheese for an extra creamy texture.)
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Bake or Melt:
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To Bake: Spread mixture in a small oven-safe dish and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
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Stovetop Method: Add mixture to a skillet and stir gently over low heat until fully melted and gooey.
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Serve:
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Serve hot with warm tortillas, tortilla chips, crusty bread, or spoon over grilled chicken or veggies.
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🍽️ Ideas for Serving:
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Dip: Serve with chips or soft pretzels for a next-level appetizer.
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Topping: Spoon over baked potatoes, burgers, or grilled meats.
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Wrap filler: Stuff into quesadillas, breakfast burritos, or enchiladas.
Would you like a spicy version with jalapeños or chipotle, or a low-carb adaptation?
