Poblano Queso Dip
Poblano queso dip is a cheesy, mildly spicy dip with loads of roasted poblano flavor perfect for dipping, scooping, and pouring over nachos!
Ingredients
- 2 poblano pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup American cheese white
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Brush the whole peppers with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the skin becomes fairly black.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Slice the peppers and remove the stems and seeds then dice into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan, add the butter and allow it to melt over medium heat,
- Add the flour and whisk until it starts to bubble then cook for one minute.
- Then add the milk and whisk until smooth and has no lumps. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring often to allow it to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add a ¼ cup of the cheeses at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted smoothly.
- Add the garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin and stir to combine.
- Pour melted queso into a serving bowl and top with the diced roasted poblano peppers.
- Enjoy warm with tortilla chips
Notes
- You can also air fry the poblanos in an air fryer at 400F for 8-10 minutes.
- Substitute the garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin for 1 teaspoon of your favorite taco seasoning, if desired
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1038IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 667mg | 67% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.