Description
Mexican white cheese dip brings classic comfort from southern kitchens to your table. Melted queso blanco mingles with green chiles and spices, creating a smooth, irresistible appetizer perfect for gathering friends around salty tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 0.5 pound (8 ounces) white American cheese
- 1 (4 ounces) can green chilis
- 0.25 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Position a heavy-bottomed saucepan on low heat, creating a gentle warming environment for cheese melting.
- Introduce white American cheese, milk, and butter into the saucepan, allowing them to gradually merge and transform.
- Maintain constant stirring motion while cheese melts, preventing potential scorching and ensuring silky smooth texture.
- As cheese reaches complete liquefaction, incorporate green chilis, creating a vibrant flavor foundation.
- Sprinkle cumin, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper into the molten mixture, whisking thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Evaluate dip’s viscosity, adding incremental milk splashes if a more fluid consistency is desired.
- Remove saucepan from heat source, letting the dip stabilize and intensify its aromatic profile.
- Transfer the creamy concoction to a serving vessel, presenting a luxurious accompaniment for tortilla chips or as a decadent drizzle over Mexican-inspired cuisine.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve immediately while the dip maintains its luxurious, velvety consistency.
Notes
- Slow melting prevents scorching, creating a silky smooth texture that transforms ordinary cheese into a luxurious dip.
- Precise temperature control matters more than rushing, ensuring each ingredient melds together without separating or burning.
- Freshly ground spices kick up the flavor profile, adding depth and authenticity to this classic Mexican-inspired appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg