Description
Creamy queso dip brings Mexican cheese magic straight to your table with irresistible melted goodness. Rich blend of sharp cheddar and smooth white cheese creates zesty comfort perfect for game day or casual gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded white American cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 small can (4 ounces / 110 grams) diced green chilies
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Warm a saucepan over medium heat and gently melt butter until it becomes silky and fragrant.
- Introduce finely chopped jalapenos to the pan, sautéing briefly to release their vibrant, spicy essence.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in milk, creating a creamy foundation for the queso.
- Incorporate shredded cheeses gradually, whisking continuously to ensure a luxurious, velvety texture without lumps.
- Enhance the flavor profile by stirring in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt, allowing the spices to meld seamlessly.
- Fold in green chilies and diced tomatoes, introducing additional layers of complexity and brightness to the dip.
- Assess the consistency of the queso – if it appears too dense, incrementally introduce milk until achieving the desired silky smoothness.
- Should the mixture seem overly liquid, continue cooking and stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes to help it thicken naturally.
- Transfer the molten queso to a serving vessel, adorning the surface with fresh, chopped cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Present immediately alongside crispy tortilla chips, tacos, or burritos for an irresistible communal dining experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using milder peppers like poblano for sensitive palates.
- Prevent cheese from separating by melting slowly over low-medium heat and stirring consistently during the process.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of traditional flour-based thickeners and checking cheese labels for potential gluten content.
- Save leftovers by storing in an airtight container and reheating gently in microwave or stovetop, adding splash of milk to restore creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg