Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip Recipe
This Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that mirrors the delicious queso dips found in Mexican restaurants. Made with white American cheese, green chiles, and a blend of spices, this cheesy dip is perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip:
- 1 pound white American cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- diced jalapeños or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Dip: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white American cheese, milk, and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor: Add the diced green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well blended and heated through.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dip is too thick, stir in an extra splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips and garnish with diced jalapeños or cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add fresh or pickled jalapeños.
- This dip reheats well—just warm it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
