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

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.

Questions

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 long does Queso Dip keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Queso Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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