Chili's White Spinach Queso (Copycat)
5 from 4 votes
- Yield: 12 Servings
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Dip
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
- Author: Sabrina Snyder
Chili's White Spinach Queso made with fresh spinach and three cheeses served in a still warm skillet in just 10 minutes! The perfect appetizer recipe your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces white American cheese
- 2 cups Jack cheese
- pico de gallo salsa optional
- queso fresco crumbles optional
- guacamole optional
Instructions
Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
1. Set the oven to broil.
2. In a cast iron skillet add the canola oil on medium high heat.
3. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, then remove from the pan.
4. Add the butter to the pan, then the flour, stir and cook for 20 seconds before adding in the milk slowly.
5. Add in the garlic powder and whisk well before adding in the cheeses.
6. Stir the mixture for 1-2 minutes until thick and bubbly then add in the spinach and
stir.
7. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on top.
8. Top with salsa, queso and guacamole (optional).
