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Queso dip in a bowl topped with sliced jalapenos and tomatoes surrounded by tortilla chips. A stripped blue and white towel and two tomatoes are in the background.

Cheese Dip for Nachos Recipe


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  • Author: Andrea
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This cheese dip for nachos recipe is everyone's favourite finger food at every party or sports game event!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Cheddar Cheese, Shredded - 1.5 cups
  • Monterey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese - 1.5 cups
  • Cornstarch - 1 Tablespoon
  • Butter - 1 Tablespoon
  • Tomato, Diced - 1
  • Jalapeño, Diced - 1
  • Evaporated Milk - 1 Can (354 ml)
  • Garlic Powder - 1 Teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1 Teaspoon
  • Salt - To Taste

Instructions

  1. Combine: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded cheese and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cook: Add the butter to a small pot on low to medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the tomatoes and jalapeños and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the evaporated milk and both kinds of cheese and stir until the cheese is fully dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic powder, cumin, and salt to taste.
  3. Serve: Pour into a bowl and serve with nacho, tortilla, or corn chips.

Notes

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: appetizer, dip
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: mexican