Description
Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip brings zesty comfort straight from authentic kitchens to your table. Melted queso blends spicy peppers and smooth cheese, creating an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to savor with crispy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 lb (450 g) white American cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chilies
- ½ tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Select a medium saucepan and place it over low flame, allowing the butter to gently liquefy into a smooth, golden pool.
- Introduce cubed cheese and milk into the melted butter, maintaining a constant stirring motion to ensure a seamless integration and prevent scorching.
- Incorporate diced green chilies, carefully measuring garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin to build a robust flavor profile within the creamy base.
- Continue stirring the mixture, watching it transform into a silky, uniform consistency. Modulate the texture by gradually introducing additional milk, one tablespoon at a time, until achieving the desired smoothness.
- Conduct a careful taste assessment, introducing salt to heighten the overall flavor complexity if necessary. For an optional burst of freshness, sprinkle finely chopped cilantro across the surface.
- Transfer the warm, luxurious cheese dip to a serving vessel, positioning it as an inviting companion to crisp tortilla chips or as a decadent drizzle over traditional Mexican culinary creations.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white American or mild cheddar cheese for the smoothest, most authentic restaurant-style texture.
- Control heat carefully by using low temperature to prevent cheese from becoming grainy or separating during melting.
- Experiment with different chile varieties like poblano or jalapeño for personalized heat and depth of flavor.
- Make the dip dairy-free by substituting butter with olive oil and using plant-based cheese alternatives or nutritional yeast for a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg