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Double Melted Cheese and Red Pepper Dip

Double Melted Cheese and Red Pepper Dip {aka Ro-Tel Dip or Queso Dip} - Make in the micro in 5 minutes. Dangerously fast and easy for when you've just gotta have some cheesy dip! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 680 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cheese try combinations of American, Monterrey Jack, Pepperjack, Havarti, Gruyere, Velveeta, Swiss, Cheddar or favorite easy-melting cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese I used Trader Joe’s Whipped Light
  • 4- ounce can green chilis I used Trader Joe’s fire-roasted green chilis
  • 4 ounces chicken diced or shredded (canned is okay or use leftovers) or 1/2 cup crumbled tofu or tempeh (previously pan-seared if preferred), optional
  • 1 cup diced red bell peppers

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic-wrap, and heat on high power to melt, about 3 minutes. Stop and stir and continue to heat in 30-second bursts until cheese has melted can dip can be stirred smooth. Serve immediately with crackers, chips, bread, toasted bread rounds, pita chips, baked tortilla strips, vegetables, or your favorite crudites for dipping.
  2. Extra dip may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and may be gently reheated prior to serving. Based on the type of cheese used, reheating may prove easier with some types (Velveeta, American, Monterrey Jack may be easier to reheat than a sharp cheddar).

Notes

  • This recipe is ripe for substitutions. Add any of the following with the rest of the ingredients prior to heating: 1 to 2 cups beans, 1 to 2 cups corn,1 to 2 cups salsa; cayenne, chili powder, or chiptole powder, hot sauce, Sriracha, Tabasco, garlic and onions - all are optional and all are to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 680kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 855mg (36%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 680

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 680kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 855mg 36%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.