Description
Creamy and flavorful, this White Queso Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering. Made with a blend of cheeses and just the right amount of spice, this dip is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Queso Dip:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces white American cheese (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- diced tomatoes and extra jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and jalapeño: Sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic: Cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat: Slowly stir in milk and heavy cream.
- Add cheeses: A handful at a time, stirring until melted.
- Season: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, transfer to serving bowl, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk to help prevent separating.
- You can make it spicier by leaving some seeds in the jalapeño or adding diced green chiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
