Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)
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A silky-smooth Mexican cheese dip made with real cheddar that stays creamy even when it cools and reheats beautifully. It's flecked with tomato, chile, and spices for authentic queso flavor. A restaurant-style appetizer for dipping chips.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 2 1/2 cups (tightly packed) cheddar cheese, freshly shredded ((Important - read Note 1))
- 1 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp (10g) unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove (, finely minced)
- 1/4 small white onion (, very finely chopped (~1/4 cup))
- 375g / 13 oz evaporated milk (1 can) (, not low fat)
- 1 small tomato (, finely diced (3/4 cup) (Note 2))
- 1/4 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, cumin
- 113g /4 oz can chopped green chile, fire roasted ((Subs Note 3))
- 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro (, finely chopped )
- 2 - 3 tbsp milk (, any type (to loosen, as needed))
- Salt (, to taste (cheese brands differ in saltiness, may not need))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 15M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 259mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 150mg
- Calcium
- 291mg
- Iron
- 0.18mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 259MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.