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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Servings: 16
Calories: 57kcal
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
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add cream cheese, milk, and salt. Stir until cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Add tomatoes and cilantro.
- 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