Description
Creamy queso dip brings Mexican cheese magic to snack time. Sharp cheddar and smooth American cheese blend perfectly for irresistible party appetizers you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) white American cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (100 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 small can (4 oz / 110 g) diced green chilies
- ¼ cup (60 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat saucepan over medium flame, melt butter until glossy and aromatic.
- Sauté: Introduce chopped jalapenos, briefly cook to unlock their spicy character.
- Liquid Base: Lower heat, pour milk to establish a creamy foundation for the queso.
- Cheese Integration: Gradually add shredded cheeses, whisk continuously to create a smooth, uniform consistency without clumping.
- Seasoning: Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt, allowing spices to harmonize and develop depth.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently fold in green chilies and diced tomatoes, expanding flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Consistency Management: Adjust thickness by adding milk incrementally for silkier texture or extending cooking time to naturally thicken the mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer queso to serving dish, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Presentation: Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, tacos, or burritos, creating an inviting communal dining experience.
Notes
- Control Spice Levels: Adjust jalapeno quantity and remove seeds for milder heat, keeping flavor while managing intensity for sensitive palates.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Shred cheese finely and add gradually while stirring constantly to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Consistency Management: Keep milk nearby to thin sauce if too thick, or continue gentle heating to reduce if too runny, creating perfect dippable texture.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute dairy milk with unsweetened almond milk and use vegan cheese alternatives for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg