Homemade Queso Dip
This queso dip is so smooth and creamy and it's made with real cheese! We top this off with pico de gallo or a scoop of guacamole before digging in with our favorite tortilla chips.
Servings 12
Calories 205kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
- 4 ounces shredded monterey jack or pepper jack
- 1/4 cup milk see note
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Cholula
- salt to taste
- Pico de gallo for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion and jalapeno and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the evaporated milk and cream cheese to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, whisking constantly, until all of the cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add additional milk as desired to reach the consistency you prefer. Season with hot sauce and salt to taste. We add a fair amount of salt here, but keep in mind that chips are usually salty as well.
- Top with pico de gallo before serving.
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Notes
Cheese: Use a good quality, sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
Seasoning: We've had a few reviews saying this recipe isn't packing a ton of flavor. I'd recommend tasting the dip and then stirring in additional seasoning to suit your tastes. You can add additional cumin, onion powder, and salt to suit your tastes or stir in garlic powder. Extra hot sauce will also add a little kick.
Thickness: We usually add around 1/4 cup of milk to thin this out, but you can make it as thick or as thin as you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg