Description
This Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip is a creamy, flavorful blend of white American cheese with green chilies and aromatic spices. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for serving warm with tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, or burritos, delivering a deliciously smooth and cheesy experience reminiscent of your favorite Mexican eatery.
Ingredients
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Spices
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
Other Ingredients
- 2 cans chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 pound white American cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter or margarine carefully to avoid burning.
- Add Chilies and Spices: Add the chopped green chilies, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin to the melted butter. Stir well to blend all flavors evenly.
- Incorporate Cheese: Gradually add the cubed white American cheese, stirring constantly to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pan and ensure an even melt.
- Add Milk: Slowly pour in milk while continuously stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Use more milk if necessary to adjust thickness.
- Heat Through and Serve: Once the cheese dip is fully melted and heated through, remove from heat promptly to prevent overcooking, then serve immediately.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the dip warm with tortilla chips, drizzled over nachos, or as a savory topping for tacos and burritos for an authentic restaurant-style taste.
Notes
- Stir constantly while melting cheese to prevent sticking and ensure smooth texture.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired dip thickness.
- Use white American cheese or a similar creamy melting cheese for best results.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture, as reheating may affect creaminess.
- Can be customized with additional spices or diced jalapeños for extra heat.
