Easy Queso Dip
A creamy cheese-based sauce perfect for dipping, tailored for gatherings or game day events.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. white American cheese
- 4 oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 4 oz. green chiles, drained
- Fresh diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeño, to top
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil to create a double boiler effect.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and place a bowl inside the pot.
- Add white American cheese, pepper jack cheese, half and half, garlic, jalapeño, and black pepper.
- Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture melts into a creamy dip.
- Stir in green chiles.
Notes
For variations, substitute non-dairy cheese for a vegan option or add chorizo for a heartier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://easyumrecipes.com/easy-queso-dip/