Description
Creamy Mexican restaurant-style cheese dip emerges as a crowd-pleasing sensation, promising irresistible flavor in every scoop. Melted cheese, zesty spices, and smooth texture invite friends and family to gather around this delectable appetizer that brings authentic Mexican spirit to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white American cheese, cubed or shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk (plus more if needed)
Dairy and Fat Component:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
Flavor Enhancers and Spices:
- 1 can (4 ounces/113 grams) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies) (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cubing or shredding white American cheese into uniform pieces, ensuring optimal melting potential. Thoroughly drain green chiles and Rotel to prevent excess moisture.
- Create smooth cheese base by combining milk and butter in a medium saucepan, heating over low temperature until butter melts completely.
- Gradually incorporate cheese cubes, stirring continuously to achieve a silky, uniform consistency without lumps or burning.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding green chiles, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Stir methodically to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
- Monitor dip’s texture, incorporating additional milk sparingly if needed to maintain ideal thickness and creamy composition.
- Transfer molten cheese mixture to a serving vessel, creating an appetizing presentation by garnishing with fresh diced tomatoes, extra jalapeño slices, or vibrant chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips while maintaining optimal warmth and dippable consistency.
Notes
- Choose white American cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture that melts perfectly without becoming grainy or separating.
- Drain canned green chiles and Rotel thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dip watery and diluting the rich cheese flavor.
- Use low heat when melting cheese to avoid scorching and ensure a silky, velvety consistency that coats chips beautifully.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting as you go to create a balanced flavor profile that complements the cheese without overwhelming it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg