chili con queso dip
This delightful Chili Con Queso Dip combines creamy melted cheese with zesty chili flavors, perfect for dipping chips or veggies. It’s a crowd-pleaser at any party or gathering.
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Cheese grater if using block cheese
- 1 Serving bowl
- 1 Tortilla chips or veggies for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Approximately 8 oz.
- 1 cup cream cheese Approximately 8 oz.
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 can, 10 oz.
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional chopped cilantro For garnish.
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat over medium-low heat. Add the cream cheese and milk, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently until everything is heated through.
- Remove the dip from heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for dipping.
- For extra heat, consider adding diced jalapeños to the dip.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the dip in a food processor after cooking.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low for serving at parties.
Notes
For extra heat, consider adding diced jalapeños to the dip.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the dip in a food processor after cooking.
This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on low for serving at parties.