White Queso Dip
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
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2 cups
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1 lb white American cheese (from deli, get a good brand)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 dash chili powder
directions
- In a double boiler on low heat (enough to keep a gentle boil), add the cheese and some of the half and half.
- Stir mixture until cheese begins to evenly melt, adding half and half to result in the consistency you desire. (It should be thin enough to flow well, but thick enough to stay on a chip).
- Add diced jalapenos to mixture, according to your preference. If they are from a jar, add a teaspoon or two of the juice as well.
- Begin to add the spices. Start with the cumin and black pepper. Add red pepper gradually, tasting along the way. A little goes a long way, so be sure you don't make it too hot. I use a bit more than 1/4 tsp, you may use more or less.
- Add a pinch of chili powder, and serve hot with tortillas or chips.
- Leftovers can be microwaved (add more half and half or water to keep consistency). Don't worry about yellowing from day to day (due to spices/cheese), it will be good for 4-5 days.
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Reviews
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I recently found a recipe very similar to this; praise be that someone figured out it was AMERICAN cheese. Who'd a thunk it? Not I. I followed this recipe, as written, except I reduced it by half. We proceeded to scarf it down. Next time, NO halfsies. This is pretty much perfect, if you love the cheesy dipping sauce at your closest mexican joint. Thanks so much for sharing, Dr. Harris!
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Simple and good. I used Sam Adams Boston Lager instead of the half-and-half. I don't have a double boiler, but I put a little beer in the bottom of the pan first, brought it to a boil, and started adding the cheese. And I added a little more beer to make it thinner, and used about 2/3 cup beer total to get it to a consistency we liked.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
David Harris
Walhalla, South Carolina