Easy Queso Dip
Easy Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 fluid ounces evaporated milk, from a can
- 4 ounces mild green chilis, chopped, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound white American cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat on your stovetop or portable burner.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the unsalted butter to the pot and allow it to melt completely.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux. It should be light in color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Slowly pour the evaporated milk into the pot while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the chopped mild green chilis (undrained), chili powder, and garlic powder. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed white American cheese to the pot, a handful at a time, whisking continuously after each addition until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated. This process should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Once all the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and creamy, taste and add salt as needed. Remove the pot from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully pour the finished queso dip into a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Queso Dip
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 12 fluid ounces evaporated milk, from a can
- 4 ounces mild green chilis, chopped, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound white American cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat on your stovetop or portable burner.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the unsalted butter to the pot and allow it to melt completely.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour. Whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux. It should be light in color.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Slowly pour the evaporated milk into the pot while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the chopped mild green chilis (undrained), chili powder, and garlic powder. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed white American cheese to the pot, a handful at a time, whisking continuously after each addition until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated. This process should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Once all the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth and creamy, taste and add salt as needed. Remove the pot from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully pour the finished queso dip into a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min