Queso Dip

Name: Queso Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 16 oz Velveeta or white American cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup whole milk; 4 oz canned diced green chiles, drained; 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 8 oz tortilla chips

A rich and creamy Tex-Mex cheese dip made with melted American cheese, green chiles, and a blend of spices. Perfect for game day or any gathering, served warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

20 minEasyServes 8310 cal/serving

Tex-MexAppetizerStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

16 oz Velveeta or white American cheese, cubed
1/2 cup whole milk
4 oz canned diced green chiles, drained
1 jalapeño, seeded, minced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
8 oz tortilla chips

Instructions

1

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 16 oz cubed Velveeta or white American cheese and 1/2 cup whole milk.
2

Stir constantly as the cheese melts, about 5-7 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
3

Once smooth, stir in 4 oz drained canned diced green chiles, 1 seeded, minced jalapeño, 1/2 cup drained canned diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp chili powder.
4

Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring, until everything is heated through and well combined.
5

Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve with 8 oz tortilla chips.

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Questions

What should Queso Dip look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until everything is heated through and well combined.

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Queso Dip?

The entry for Queso Dip calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Queso Dip spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Queso Dip comes from 4 oz canned diced green chiles, drained, 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced and 1/2 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chiles, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Queso Dip dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (16 oz Velveeta or white American cheese, cubed, 1/2 cup whole milk) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How many carbs are in Queso Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 310 calories, with 6 g protein and 21 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 539 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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