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Queso Dip

The BEST Queso Dip! This easy recipe comes together in minutes and is a party favorite. Enjoy it as a dip for tortilla chips or try it as a topping for homemade nachos. Either way... it's guaranteed to be a hit!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 jalapeños minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 8 ounce bags shredded cheese (I used a Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add cream cheese, milk, and salt. Stir until cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in shredded cheese.
  4. Add tomatoes and cilantro.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Stir in 1/2 cup cooked, chopped bacon
  • Add cooked chorizo
  • Add 1 can diced chiles
  • Use any blend of cheeses
  • Use a variety of peppers for added heat
  • Stir in 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Replace milk with half & half or heavy cream

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 153mg | Sugar: 1g