This fusion recipe combines well-loved spinach-and-artichoke dip with chili con queso, to make the even-better Spinach con Queso. Melty pepperjack cheese mingles with spinach, green chiles, red bell peppers, and diced onions to make this mouth-watering medley just right for dipping warm tortilla chips.
This dip is so addictive, you may end up eating it as your lunch. At J. Alexander’s, we serve it as a starter with tortilla chips, but it’s also great as a side to dip our skinny fries into or to pour over a baked potato. Spinach con Queso is also great as a dipping sauce for Mr. Jack’s Crispy Chicken Platter.
At J. Alexander’s, we focus on fresh ingredients for our “farm-to-table” menus. We feature made-from-scratch spinach con queso with real cheese that offers the perfect balance of sharp cheese and spicy flavor. Fresh chopped spinach and green chiles pop the flavor and produce a memorable spinach con queso.
Spinach and other vegetables in Spinach Con Queso are low in calories and fats. Spinach also contains fiber, which can lessen your hunger pangs and make you feel full. Spinach also supplies lutein for good eye health and Vitamin K for improved bone health. Also, spinach is stacked with zinc, iron, and magnesium, crucial nutrients.
J. Alexander’s has become a favorite lunch spot for me and a couple of coworkers. We can’t stay away from the Mexico City Spinach con Queso. This white-queso dip with chips is way better than any Mexican restaurant. The chips are thin and crispy, with just the right amount of salt. The dip is totally amazing! It must be pretty famous because I’ve seen recipes online that try to imitate it. It’s definitely an item that you must try at least once.
[Karen V.] ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The Spinach con Queso appetizer at J. Alexander’s is naturally complemented with a margarita or tequila cocktail. Our Spicy Margarita is made with Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. The Thai Margarita mixes El Mayor Tequila, St-Germain liqueur, and fresh basil. Midnight Margaritas, which despite their name, can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner, blend Corazón Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, black cherry jam, and are rimmed with pink Himalayan salt. Three other drinks also showcase Corazón Reposado Tequila, the Matador, Cantina Mojito, and Jalapeno Wink. Ask your server for details on these latter three.