Easy Queso Dip
Easy Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 jalapeños, minced (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk and cubed cream cheese. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent scorching.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the minced jalapeños, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Continue to stir constantly as the cheeses melt. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the cheese from clumping or burning. Stir until the dip is completely smooth and all the cheese has melted into a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Once the queso is hot, smooth, and bubbling gently, remove it from the heat. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve immediately with corn chips for dipping. The queso will thicken as it cools.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Queso Dip
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 jalapeños, minced (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk and cubed cream cheese. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent scorching.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the minced jalapeños, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Continue to stir constantly as the cheeses melt. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the cheese from clumping or burning. Stir until the dip is completely smooth and all the cheese has melted into a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Once the queso is hot, smooth, and bubbling gently, remove it from the heat. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve immediately with corn chips for dipping. The queso will thicken as it cools.