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Foolproof Queso Dip
My queso dip recipe is a deliciously silky cheese dip perfect for Game Day snacking!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated (use any other block cheese you like) this is about 2 cups
- 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, grated this is about 1 cup
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 10 ounce can of diced tomatoes and chiles, do not drain (Rotel or other brand)
- 12 ounce can of evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed milk!)
- 2 slices American cheese, chopped in pieces
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt, or more to taste
garnish
- minced red onion
- sliced green and red chiles
- cilantro leaves
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F
- Put shredded pepper jack and shredded cheddar in a mixing bowl and toss with the cornstarch.
- Add the can of tomatoes and chiles, the evaporated milk, the American cheese, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Turn the mixture into a cast iron skillet or baking dish of your choice. Bake for 20 minutes, or until completely melted and hot throughout. Give it a stir at the 10 minute mark, and again when you take it out of the oven.
- Serve asap with garnishes and corn chips.
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Notes
- You might be tempted to try some of the more common Mexican cheeses in this dip, but queso fresco, queso blanco, and cotija do not melt well, so avoid them.
- If you want a good Mexican melting cheese, try queso asadero or queso chihuahua.
- I avoid using mozzarella in queso because it creates a stringy texture we don't want.
- Queso can be used as a sauce in addition to being a dip for chips. Pour it over burritos, enchiladas, or tacos. We love it over a hot plate of fries!
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
391mg
(39%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 391mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.