chile con queso
or chil·i con que·so
[ chil-ee kon key-soh ]
/ ˈtʃɪl i kɒn ˈkeɪ soʊ /
noun
a Tex-Mex dip of melted cheese with hot peppers, onion, and tomato, usually served as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
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