White Queso Dip

15 g
Protein
282
Calories
10 g
Carbs
20 g
Total Fat
5 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
6
Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white American cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories: 282
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 10 g
Fiber: 0 g
Total Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Sodium: 1,127 mg

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Then you add in the jalapeno and sauté for a couple minutes until it is tender.
  2. Pour in the milk and add the cornstarch. Mix until it is bubbling and hot.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add in your cheese and stir until it is melty and nice and smooth.
  4. Mix in all the seasonings. Stir until well blended and serve with tortilla chips.

Tips + Tricks:

To keep it warm and smooth you can serve in a crock pot over warm or low heat and stir occasionally. This will keep it from hardening during a party.

 

Recipe credit: Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

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