Description
Creamy Mexican restaurant cheese dip brings south-of-the-border magic straight to your kitchen table. Melted cheese blends with zesty spices, creating an irresistible appetizer that promises to become a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white american cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and set it on low heat to prevent scorching the cheese.
- Gradually add shredded White American cheese to the pan, using gentle stirring motions to ensure even melting.
- As cheese softens, introduce heavy cream in a slow, steady stream while continuously stirring to create a smooth base.
- Incrementally pour milk into the mixture, maintaining constant movement to prevent lumps from forming.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling ground cumin and garlic powder throughout the melting process, distributing seasonings evenly.
- Monitor dip’s thickness, adding small amounts of milk if texture appears too dense, keeping temperature consistently low.
- Once cheese reaches a silky, pourable consistency with well-integrated seasonings, remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer the warm, creamy dip to a serving vessel, ensuring it remains at an ideal temperature for optimal enjoyment.
- Accompany with crisp tortilla chips, fresh vegetable crudités, or use as a decadent topping for Mexican-inspired culinary creations.
Notes
- Prevent cheese from burning by using low heat and stirring frequently during the melting process.
- Create a smoother texture by adding liquids gradually and maintaining consistent stirring to avoid lumps.
- Customize the dip’s spiciness by incorporating diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
- Store leftover cheese dip in an airtight container and reheat gently in the microwave or on low stovetop heat, adding a splash of milk to restore original consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg