Description
This Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip is a creamy, flavorful blend of cheddar and cream cheese spiced with green chilies and aromatic seasonings. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect warm appetizer for any gathering, served deliciously with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese & Dairy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings & Add-ins
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cream cheese and milk. Stir occasionally as the cream cheese begins to soften and mix with the milk.
- Stir until smooth: Continue stirring the mixture until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined with the milk, creating a smooth base for the dip.
- Add cheddar cheese: Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Incorporate seasonings and chilies: Mix in the diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, stirring to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the cheese dip.
- Season with salt: Add salt to taste, adjusting to your preferred level of seasoning to enhance the overall flavor.
- Serve warm: Transfer the dip to a serving dish and serve immediately while warm, paired perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use full-fat cheeses for a richer, creamier dip.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies for desired spiciness.
- For a smoother texture, shred your own cheese instead of pre-shredded.
- This dip can be kept warm in a small slow cooker for longer gatherings.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
