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Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip

A warm, creamy cheese dip perfect for gatherings, made with White American cheese and diced green chiles, providing a nostalgic and comforting flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound White American Cheese Melts beautifully; substitute with cheddar or mozzarella if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Diced green chiles Adds flavor and a bit of heat.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional) Enhances flavor if desired.
  • 3/4 - 1 cup Milk Adjust to achieve desired consistency.
  • To taste Salt and pepper Personal adjust according to preference.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  • Cube the White American Cheese into manageable pieces.

Cooking

  • In a saucepan, combine the cubed cheese, diced green chiles, optional garlic powder, and milk.
  • Heat on medium, stirring occasionally.
  • Watch for the cheese to melt over 10-12 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick, stir in more milk to reach desired consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding optional jalapeños or cilantro if desired.

Serving

  • Remove from heat and transfer the cheese dip to a serving bowl.
  • Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips.

Notes

Quality cheese is essential for the best dip. Stir in milk if it thickens. Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g
Keyword Cheese Dip, Comfort Food, easy cheese dip, Mexican dip, party recipes
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