Etymology

chile con queso

Today it means: A creamy sauce used as a dip, made from melted cheese and chili peppers. Full definition →

Spanish chile con queso
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromchile con queso“chili with cheese”
  2. English todaychile con queso

From Spanish chile con queso (“chili with cheese”).

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