Description
A creamy, mild cheese dip made with white American cheese, perfect for casual gatherings and easy service.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white American cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or evaporated milk)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small green chili (or canned diced green chilies)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, avoiding browning.
- Add milk and slowly stir in cubed white American cheese a few cubes at a time.
- Stir continuously until the cheese melts and becomes smooth, glossy, and pourable.
- Mix in green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, and jalapeño if using.
- Continue stirring until creamy and heated through, avoiding boiling.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed, serving warm with tortilla chips, tacos, or nachos.
Notes
Keep heat low to prevent stringiness. Add cheese slowly and stir constantly for the best texture. Can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg