Description
This creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly smooth Mexican Restaurant-Style Cheese Dip is just like the one from your favorite Mexican spot! Made with white American cheese, green chiles, and a blend of flavorful seasonings, it’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over nachos, or serving with soft pretzels. Quick to make in just 15 minutes and easily customizable to your spice level preference!
Ingredients
1 lb white American cheese, cubed
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tbsp butter
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
¼ cup milk (if needed for thinning)
1 small diced tomato (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add evaporated milk and stir. Slowly add in the white American cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
- Stir in seasonings – garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and diced green chiles. Add jalapeños for extra spice if desired.
- Adjust consistency by adding milk if the dip is too thick. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in diced tomatoes for added freshness (optional).
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for nachos and tacos!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer