Queso Dip Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
155 kcal
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex, Mexican-American Fusion
Queso Dip Recipe
Description
The dip is prepared by combining all ingredients off heat to fully dissolve the cornstarch, then heating gently while stirring until the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce. The seasoning balance of cumin, garlic, onion, and cayenne provides a flavorful but adjustable heat profile. Adding milk can either thin the sauce for pouring or adjust thickness as it cools.
Serving warm, this queso dip pairs well with tortilla chips and can accompany salsas for varied flavor combinations. Keeping the dip warm during serving helps maintain its creamy texture, as it will thicken upon cooling. Using freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded enhances melt quality due to lack of anti-caking agents.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated and gently reheat with a bit of milk added to restore smoothness. Adjusting spice levels allows customization for milder or spicier preparations.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheddar cheese good quality block, shredded yourself, sharp
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 TB cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin ground
- ¼ - ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper depending on desired heat
- whole milk optional, for thinning sauce as needed and toppings as desired, or low-fat milk
Instructions
- Off heat, place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine well. Be sure cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Turn heat on medium and stir until mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, if needed. If needed, thin out sauce with a splash of milk and whisk to incorporate.
- Keep sauce warm to serve. Sauce will thicken some as it cools but should remain soft.
Notes
- Shred your own sharp cheddar cheese from a block for best melting results without additives.
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days; reheat gently with added milk to maintain texture.
- Keep dip warm during serving to avoid thickening; a small fondue pot works well for gatherings.
- Adjust seasonings to taste to control spice level and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 326mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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