The Best White Queso Dip
Looking for a restaurant-quality cheese dip for tortilla chips? The Best White Queso Dip is just as good as it sounds! Melted cheese and cream with spices and peppers, perfectly hot and creamy and ready to enjoy in minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound American cheese (white, from the deli counter)
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Chop or tear each slice of cheese into four pieces and place the cheese into a large skillet. Add the half & half.
- Heat the cheese and half & half in the skillet over low heat. Stir often until the cheese is melted.
- Add the diced jalapeños to mixture along with 2 teaspoons of the juice from the jar.
- Stir in the spices until well combined. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 627mg | Iron: 1mg