MEXICAN RESTAURANT-STYLE CHEESE DIP
This creamy Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip is smooth, melty, and full of flavour. Perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over tacos, it's a quick and crowd-pleasing appetiser ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 2 cups shredded white American cheese or queso blanco
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Jalapeños or hot sauce for heat (optional)
Instructions
Make a Roux:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
Add Milk:
- Gradually whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens—about 2–3 minutes.
Melt the Cheese:
- Lower heat and stir in the shredded cheese a little at a time until completely melted and smooth.
Season:
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, green chiles, and any optional spice or jalapeños. Add salt to taste.
Serve:
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, nachos, or as a topping for burritos and enchiladas.
Notes
Keep Warm: Use a small slow cooker or fondue pot to keep dip warm and smooth at parties.
Spicy Option: Stir in diced jalapeños, a splash of hot sauce, or smoked paprika.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Make It Thinner: Add more milk to loosen consistency if needed.
Customise: Stir in tomatoes, ground beef, or taco seasoning for extra flavour.
Spicy Option: Stir in diced jalapeños, a splash of hot sauce, or smoked paprika.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Make It Thinner: Add more milk to loosen consistency if needed.
Customise: Stir in tomatoes, ground beef, or taco seasoning for extra flavour.