Description
Melty Mexican magic happens with this 5-ingredient queso dip that brings creamy comfort to snack time. Smooth cheese blend meets quick preparation, promising delightful flavor for casual gatherings where hungry guests crave something irresistibly cheesy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Vegetable and Tomato Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the Velveeta by carefully cutting it into uniform, small cubes to ensure rapid and consistent melting.
- Select a medium saucepan and gently warm the heavy cream over medium-low temperature, periodically stirring to prevent burning or sticking.
- When the cream reaches a gentle warmth, introduce the cubed Velveeta, continuously stirring to create a luxurious, silky cheese sauce.
- After achieving a completely smooth cheese mixture, incorporate the salsa and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, maintaining gentle heat and thorough integration.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling ground cumin into the mixture, tasting and adjusting seasonings with additional salt or spice as preferred.
- Remove the queso from heat once everything is thoroughly combined and piping hot, preparing to serve immediately alongside crispy tortilla chips, warm tacos, or loaded nachos.
Notes
- Gentle heating prevents cheese from becoming grainy or separating, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
- Experiment with different salsa varieties like roasted, verde, or chipotle to create unique flavor profiles.
- Use low-fat alternatives like skim milk or half-and-half for a lighter version without compromising creamy consistency.
- For gluten-free options, verify salsa ingredients and serve with corn tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg