Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of this Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip. Perfect for parties, game nights, or just a cozy night in, this easy-to-make dip will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- diced jalapeños for extra heat
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in warmed milk until smooth and thickened.
- Add Cheeses: Reduce heat, add processed and cheddar cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season: Stir in green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro if using, and serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use processed cheese like Velveeta for a creamy texture.
- Adjust heat with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
