The Ultimate Queso Dip

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, chopped

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour until the mixture starts to bubble.
  2. Pour in the half-and-half and stir until well blended. Add the garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
  3. Mix in the Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Toss in the chopped cilantro and the serrano pepper. Mix well.
  4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Supplies

  • saucepan
  • whisk

Recipe Notes

To reheat the queso dip, place it in the microwave, stirring it every 30 seconds until it is creamy and hot.

Recipe By: Brittany Baxter