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Low Carb Queso and Chips Recipe

Atkins Low Carb Queso and Chips
3.2g
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Style:Mexican
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
9.8g

Protein

24.3g

Fat

2.1g

Fiber

269.5cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tortilla Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas (28 g each)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Canola Oil
  • 0 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 0 1/3 cup Red Onion (chopped)
  • 1 each Jalapeño Pepper
  • 7 1/2 gram(s) Garlic, raw ( 1 clove= 3g; 1 teaspoon= 5g)
  • 8 Tbsp Cream Cheese, original
  • 6 Tbsp Almond Milk, plain, unsweetened
  • 2 Tbsp Cream, heavy, liquid
  • 3 1/2 oz pepper monterey jack cheese
  • 3 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 0 1/4 tsp Tabasco
  • 5 each Cherry or Grape Tomato
  • 1 Tbsp Cilantro, fresh, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat air fryer to 390°.
  2. Spray both sides of a tortilla with canola oil spray, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and slice into 6 roughly even pieces. Air fry in a single layer for 3-4 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Repeat until all the tortillas have been made into chips. Set aside.
  3. Warm a heavy bottom pan (such as a cast iron) over medium heat. Add butter to melt, add chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Sautee until beginning to become translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add almond milk, cream, and cream cheese, reduce heat to simmer, stirring to melt the cream cheese. Shred pepper jack and cheddar cheeses. Once the cream cheese is melted, add shredded cheese a little bit at a time, allowing to melt between additions until all cheese is incorporated. Leave on low heat until ready to serve.
  4. Serve with chips while hot, topped with chopped tomatoes and cilantro. One serving is ¼ cup queso with 8 chips. 

Cooking Tip

Use bell pepper strips as an alternative to chips for a deliciously different queso!

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