Description
Creamy Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip combines queso blanco with bold spices for an authentic flavor profile. Melted cheese and green chiles create a rich, tangy appetizer perfect for chips and gatherings where you crave something deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) white American cheese, shredded or cubed
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) whole milk
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced (optional, for heat)
- Fresh cilantro or diced tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roux Creation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking flour until a golden, aromatic base forms with a smooth, nutty essence.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually stream milk into the roux, whisking continuously to develop a velvety, lump-free sauce with a consistent, creamy texture.
- Cheese Fusion: Reduce heat and incorporate white American cheese and Monterey Jack, stirring methodically until cheeses melt into a harmonious, glossy mixture.
- Flavor Layering: Infuse the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Fold in finely chopped jalapeno for an optional spicy dimension. Adjust seasoning with a delicate salt sprinkle.
- Presentation: Pour the molten cheese into a serving dish. Embellish with fresh cilantro, vibrant diced tomatoes, or additional jalapeno slices to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serving: Pair the dip with crisp tortilla chips, ensuring immediate service while the cheese remains warm and luxuriously smooth.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Sauce: Whisk continuously and pour milk slowly to ensure a smooth, silky roux without any unwanted clumps.
- Control Cheese Melting: Use medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent cheese from burning or separating, maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust jalapeno quantity or remove seeds for milder heat, allowing flexibility for different spice tolerances.
- Maintain Serving Temperature: Serve immediately or keep warm in a low-heat setting to preserve the dip’s luxurious texture and prevent solidification.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg