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queso dip

Easy Queso Dip

Ready in about 15 minutes, this easy Queso Dip is a tasty appetizer or snack.  Perfect for Game Day, Cinco de Mayo or any occasion!
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southwestern
Servings 6
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot finely diced and divided
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeds removed and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup reduced fat milk or other milk
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese grated, or Monterey Jack
  • hot sauce to taste any type
  • 1 roma tomato chopped
  • 3/4 cup cilantro chopped and divided

Instructions
 

  • Chop shallot then reserve 1 Tablespoon for garnish.
  • Melt butter or oil in a medium saucepan then add the remaining shallot and jalapeno. Sautee until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for about a minute.
  • Gradually add in the milk, stirring constantly and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cheeses a handful at a time and continue stirring until all of the cheese is melted. Set aside 1 Tablespoon of cilantro then stir in the rest.
  • Taste and add hot sauce as needed.
  • Combine reserved shallot, reserved cilantro and chopped tomato as garnish
  • Pour into serving dish, then top with the shallot, tomato and cilantro garnish. Serve hot, with chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 589mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 892IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 459mgIron: 0.4mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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