This homemade Mexican cheese dip is the ultimate party starter, offering a rich, velvety texture that pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks. Made with sharp cheddar, sautéed onions, and minced garlic, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile brightened by the heat of fresh jalapeños. The recipe uses a simple roux base thickened with flour and milk, ensuring a smooth consistency without any graininess. ItâÂÂs incredibly fast to prepare in the microwave, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings, game day snacks, or a quick weeknight appetizer. The balance of creamy cheese and spicy peppers creates a comforting yet exciting taste experience that guests will love. Serve it warm for the best melting texture and maximum flavor impact.
Mexican Cheese Dip
Description
This homemade Mexican cheese dip is the ultimate party starter, offering a rich, velvety texture that pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks. Made with sharp cheddar, sautéed onions, and minced garlic, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile brightened by the heat of fresh jalapeños. The recipe uses a simple roux base thickened with flour and milk, ensuring a smooth consistency without any graininess. ItâÂÂs incredibly fast to prepare in the microwave, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings, game day snacks, or a quick weeknight appetizer. The balance of creamy cheese and spicy peppers creates a comforting yet exciting taste experience that guests will love. Serve it warm for the best melting texture and maximum flavor impact.Ingredients
Directions
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Finely dice the small onion and mince the garlic clove.
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Finely chop the jalapeño peppers, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
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Place butter, diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeños into a large microwavable bowl or casserole dish.
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Microwave uncovered on High for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are softened.
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Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine.
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Microwave the mixture on High for 30 seconds to cook the raw flour taste out, stirring once.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps, until the mixture is smooth.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes.
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Microwave covered on High for 3 to 5 minutes, stopping to whisk once halfway through, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens significantly.
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Remove from microwave and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
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Let the dip cool for a minute before serving warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 700.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 53.2g82%
- Saturated Fat 33.7g169%
- Cholesterol 151.0mg51%
- Sodium 890.4mg38%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 7.4g
- Protein 35.9g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
