Creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe
This creamy Mexican white cheese dip is a smooth, flavorful sauce made with melted white American cheese, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for dipping chips or enhancing tacos, enchiladas, and grilled meats, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and delivers authentic Mexican-inspired taste with a rich, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 1 pound white American cheese, cubed or shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Flavorings
- 8 oz canned green chilies, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cheese. Melt gently over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the chopped green chilies, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and heated through, allowing the spices to infuse the dip.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dip becomes too thick, gradually stir in additional warm milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your preferred creamy consistency.
- Serve: Serve the dip immediately while warm with tortilla chips or use it as a sauce over tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or grilled meats for a delicious, creamy addition.
Notes
- Use white American cheese for the authentic creamy texture; other cheeses may alter consistency.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity according to your spice tolerance.
- Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the cheese from burning or separating.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
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