Description
Creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy, this creamy queso dip with jalapeños is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Melted cheddar mingles with cream cheese and fresh jalapeños to create a luscious dip perfect for game day, movie nights, or any gathering. This quick recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is versatile enough to serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools like a saucepan and spatula.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually stir in the milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in chopped jalapeños and garlic powder; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg