Description
Creamy white cheese dip brings Mexican culinary magic straight to your kitchen, offering a smooth, irresistible blend of rich flavors. Guests will crave this simple yet spectacular appetizer that promises to elevate any gathering with its authentic southwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white, deli-sliced American cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) milk or half-and-half
Spice and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3/4 tablespoons (11 milliliters) canned, chopped green chiles or jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Select a slow cooker or double boiler as your preferred heating method for creating a velvety white cheese dip.
- For slow cooker preparation, activate the appliance at its lowest temperature setting to prevent scorching the dairy components.
- Carefully transfer all measured ingredients into the slow cooker’s ceramic basin, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently stir the mixture periodically, allowing ingredients to meld and transform into a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- When utilizing the double boiler technique, initially warm milk alongside diced green chiles and aromatic spices.
- Introduce American cheese fragments gradually, incorporating 1-2 slices at a time to maintain smooth integration.
- Continuously whisk the mixture, enabling cheese to melt uniformly and create a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Monitor the dip’s thickness and creaminess, adjusting heat as necessary to achieve optimal consistency.
- Once the cheese has completely dissolved and ingredients are thoroughly blended, remove from heat source.
- Transfer the warm, inviting dip to a serving vessel, ready to accompany tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white American cheese to ensure a rich, creamy texture that melts smoothly without separating.
- Adjust spice levels by selecting mild or hot green chiles based on personal heat preference and tolerance.
- Prevent cheese from burning or sticking by stirring frequently and maintaining low, consistent heat during cooking.
- Transform this dip into a gluten-free version by verifying all ingredient labels and using certified gluten-free cheese brands.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg