Description
Creamy Mexican restaurant cheese dip delivers pure comfort with its smooth, melted blend of cheeses and subtle spices. Rich flavors transport diners straight to a warm, inviting cantina where you can savor each delightful scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) white American cheese, shredded or cubed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (4 ounces/113 grams) can diced green chilies, undrained
Instructions
- Set up a medium saucepan and prepare to create a creamy cheese base by gently melting white American cheese with milk and heavy cream over low heat, continuously stirring to ensure a silky, uniform texture.
- Introduce aromatic elements by incorporating diced jalapenos, which will provide a subtle heat, along with garlic and onion powder for enhanced depth of flavor, and green chilies with their vibrant juices to elevate the overall profile.
- Monitor the dip’s consistency carefully, gradually introducing additional milk if the mixture appears too dense, ensuring a luxurious, pourable texture that coats chips or drizzles effortlessly over dishes.
- For those desiring a fresh herbal note, gently fold chopped cilantro into the molten cheese mixture, imparting a bright, verdant accent that complements the rich, spicy undertones.
- Transfer the velvety cheese dip to a serving vessel, maintaining its warmth to preserve the optimal melted consistency, and present alongside crisp tortilla chips or as a dynamic accompaniment to traditional Mexican cuisine.
Notes
- Optimize cheese melting by cubing the white American cheese into small, uniform pieces to ensure smooth, even melting without burning.
- Swap dairy milk with lactose-free or plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-sensitive friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Control spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds or using mild green chilies, allowing guests to customize heat according to their preference.
- Elevate dip’s richness by experimenting with additional cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg