Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip that is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or topping on nachos. This easy-to-make recipe brings the flavors of melted American cheese, garlic, onions, and green chiles together in a silky smooth sauce.
Ingredients
Cheese Dip:
- 1 pound white deli-sliced American cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup white onion, very finely chopped
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 small tomato, finely diced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 4 oz can chopped green chile, fire roasted
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Toss Cheese: Place cheese and cornstarch in a bowl, toss to coat.
- Saute Aromatics: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic and onion, cook until translucent.
- Add Tomato: Stir in diced tomato and cook until slightly softened.
- Melt Cheese: Add evaporated milk and cheese, then add green chiles and spices. Stir until cheese melts into a silky sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: Add salt to taste and adjust consistency with milk or water as needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers, reheat in microwave and adjust consistency with milk if needed.
Notes
- This dip thickens when cooled, so adjust with milk or water if necessary.
- Reheat gently to maintain a smooth consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
