Description
This creamy queso dip with jalapeños and cheddar is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a velvety, rich dip that balances cheesy goodness with a spicy kick. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or casual get-togethers, serve it warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for an irresistible appetizer that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk (whole)
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: grate the sharp cheddar cheese and finely dice the jalapeños.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the softened cream cheese. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Gradually mix in the grated cheddar cheese and milk until combined into a gooey texture.
- Add garlic powder and onion powder, then fold in the diced jalapeños.
- Lower heat and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until bubbling.
- Serve hot in a bowl, garnished with cilantro if desired, alongside tortilla chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg