Queso Dip
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Queso Dip
Description
The Queso Dip starts by cooking jalapeño peppers and yellow onions in canola oil until softened, followed by garlic, cumin, and chili powder for aromatic spice. This mixture is pulsed with canned diced tomatoes and Hatch green chiles to maintain some texture before combining with cubed American or Velveeta cheese and cream cheese in a pot to melt smoothly. Water is added for desired consistency, and hot sauce plus lime juice finish the flavor, introducing heat and brightness.
This method creates a creamy dip with a layered spicy flavor, mild acidity, and a rich cheese base. Serving warm or at room temperature helps maintain smoothness, making it well suited for dipping tortilla chips or topping with sliced jalapeños for those who prefer extra spice.
Notes advise adding water gradually if the dip becomes too thick, allowing for preferred dip texture adjustments.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 jalapeños , seeded and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles brand RO*TEL
- 12 ounces Hatch green chiles diced
- 2 pounds American cheese cut into large cubes, or Velveeta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, heat the oil over medium then add the jalapeño and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion begins to soften then stir in the garlic, ground cumin, and ground chili powder and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the RO*TEL tomatoes and Hatch green chiles and pulse 4-5 times so there are still some chunks in the mix. Add back to the Dutch oven with the cubed American or Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and water. Cook until melted. Add the hot sauce to taste and a few squeezes of lime juice. Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips and sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Adjust the dip’s consistency by adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if it becomes too thick during cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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