The Best Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip
A creamy, cheesy dip that tastes just like the classic Mexican restaurant queso. Perfect for parties and game day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), drained
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk and continue cooking until mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add processed cheese cubes and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
Use processed cheese like Velveeta for the smoothest texture. Adjust the amount of diced chilies to control the heat level. Serve immediately for best consistency.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg