Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Homemade Queso Dip, a perfect companion for any gathering, from game days to cozy movie nights. This rich and cheesy dip is incredibly easy to whip up, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. With its smooth texture and customizable flavor profile, you can adjust the heat level by varying the amount of jalapeño and hot sauce. Serve it warm alongside crispy tortilla chips or drizzle it over tacos for an unforgettable treat that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium jalapeño (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Pico de gallo (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and jalapeño until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and spices; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in evaporated milk and cream cheese until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add shredded cheeses while whisking until smooth.
- Adjust consistency with milk as needed and season with salt and hot sauce.
- Serve warm topped with pico de gallo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg