5.0 from 15 votes
Queso Dip
This sublimely creamy queso dip is so easy to make. It features the smooth melt of Velveeta and cream cheese plus amped-up flavor from Hatch green chiles and fresh jalapeños, RO*TEL tomatoes, onion, and spices for the ultimate game-day snack or magnetized party dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 jalapeños , seeded and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ounce can RO*TEL diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 12 ounces diced hatch green chiles
- 2 pounds American cheese or Velveeta , cut into large cubes
- 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.
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Notes
- Add 1-2 tablespoons more water at a time if the dip is too thick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
557mg
(23%)
Potassium
139mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% 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.