Description
Creamy queso dip with jalapeños and cheddar is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings. This rich, velvety dip combines sharp cheddar and cream cheese, delivering a burst of flavor that’s both spicy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, chopped (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by grating cheddar cheese and chopping jalapeños.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese until creamy.
- Gradually mix in the shredded cheddar and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add garlic powder and onion powder; mix well.
- Fold in the chopped jalapeños and heat through without boiling.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve hot with tortilla chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg