Description
This Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to make and versatile enough to pair with chips, veggies, or even tacos. Recreate the restaurant experience at home in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white American cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies or jalapeños
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the cheese with milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in diced chilies or jalapeños and combine.
- Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Serve warm with a garnish of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a mild dip, use green chilies instead of jalapeños.
- Keep the dip warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Protein: 10g
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