Description
Chilis queso dip recipe brings creamy, cheesy goodness straight from Texas kitchens. Restaurant-inspired melted cheese blends combine perfectly for an irresistible appetizer you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) hormel no-bean chili
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes or rotel
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cheese Melting: Position a medium saucepan over low heat, gently melting Velveeta cheese and milk while stirring consistently to create a silky smooth foundation.
- Spice Infusion: Introduce chili, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the molten cheese blend, thoroughly integrating each spice for a robust flavor profile.
- Texture Calibration: Evaluate the queso’s consistency, delicately introducing additional milk if needed to achieve an ideal, luxurious dipping texture that flows effortlessly.
- Flavor Enhancement: Splash fresh lime juice into the mixture, brightening the rich cheese base with a zesty, vibrant undertone that elevates the overall taste experience.
- Presentation Finale: Transfer the warm, aromatic queso into a stylish serving vessel, artfully garnishing with chopped cilantro to provide a fresh, verdant visual accent and herbaceous nuance.
- Serving Suggestion: Accompany the decadent dip with an array of crispy tortilla chips, loaded nachos, or golden soft pretzels, inviting guests to indulge in this irresistible culinary creation.
Notes
- Prevent Cheese Burning: Use low heat and stir constantly to avoid scorching and maintain a silky smooth texture.
- Adjust Consistency Carefully: Add milk slowly to control thickness, ensuring the queso remains creamy and easily dippable without becoming runny.
- Balance Spice Levels: Modify cayenne and chili powder quantities to match personal heat tolerance, tasting and adjusting incrementally.
- Boost Flavor Complexity: Fresh lime juice adds brightness, while optional additions like diced jalapeños or chorizo can elevate the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg