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Bacon Queso

25 min
5 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 8

4gCarbs
21gFat
15gProtein

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Dry cured smokehouse bacon slices, about 4 oz., chopped into small pieces
  • 16 oz Easy melt cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 10 oz Diced tomatoes With green chiles original
  • 1/4 cup Green onion, about 2 green onions, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 0.5 oz Cotija cheese, grated, about 2 tablespoons

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  • Item, H-E-B Hardwood Smoked Dry Cured Bacon Ends & Pieces. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.19.
    H-E-B Hardwood Smoked Dry Cured Bacon Ends & Pieces
    4 slices needed

    $5.19

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  • Item, H-E-B Easy Melt Original Cheese Spread. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.67.
    H-E-B Easy Melt Original Cheese Spread
    16 oz needed

    $4.67

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  • Item, H-E-B Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles - Original. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.02.
    H-E-B Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles - Original
    10 oz needed

    $1.02

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  • Item, Fresh Green Onions. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.49.
    Fresh Green Onions
    1/4 cup needed

    $0.49

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  • Item, Fresh Cilantro. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.50.
    Fresh Cilantro
    1/4 cup needed

    $0.50

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  • Item, H-E-B Queso Cotija Grated Cheese. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.15.
    H-E-B Queso Cotija Grated Cheese
    0.5 oz needed

    $4.15

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Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet and cook until crispy.
  2. Turn heat to low. Add cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies to bacon and stir until melted.
  3. Sprinkle green onions, cilantro and Cotija cheese over queso and stir together. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
  4. Chef's Note: This is a hearty, smoky, delicious queso on it's own but topping it with guacamole makes it an amazing queso compuesto.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    260
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 21g
    • 32%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 13g
    • 65%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 70mg
    • 23%
  • Sodium
    • 190mg
    • 8%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 4g
    • 1%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 0g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 15g
  • Vitamin C
    • 6%
  • Calcium
    • 30%
  • Iron
    • 2%
  • Vitamin A
    • 20%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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