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A bowl of creamy Mexican white cheese dip topped with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro, surrounded by crispy tortilla chips.
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Best Mexican White Cheese Dip

Smooth, creamy Mexican white cheese dip made with just 5 ingredients in 20 minutes. Tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant's queso blanco — and it stays dippable even after reheating.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 10
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $4.85 Recipe, $0.49 per Serving

Ingredients

  • ½ pound white american cheese
  • ¼ cup milk maybe more if you want it thinner
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 4 oz can of green chili's
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper - a pinch

Instructions

  • Place ½ pound white American cheese, ¼ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Heat until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the drained green chiles, cumin, garlic salt (or garlic powder), and ? teaspoon cayenne pepper. Remember, it doesn't take much cayenne.
  • Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if you want it thinner.
  • Serve immediately with chips, tortillas, and your favorite Mexican dish.

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Nutrition

Serving: 10z | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 50mg | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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