Famous Cheese Dip Recipe
A warm, creamy cheese dip combining cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses with diced tomatoes and optional spicy cayenne and jalapeños, perfect for serving with tortilla chips and garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir continuously until the cheeses melt together into a smooth mixture.
- Add diced tomatoes and spices: Once the cheese is melted, fold in the diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and diced jalapeños if using. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Warm the dip: Continue to cook the mixture over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the dip is heated through and creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the warm cheese dip to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- To make it milder, omit the jalapeños and reduce the cayenne pepper.
- Keep the dip warm by placing the bowl over a warm water bath or using a small slow cooker.
- Use fresh shredded cheeses for the best melting texture.
- This dip can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
Keywords: cheese dip, creamy dip, appetizer, Tex-Mex dip, queso dip, tortilla chips, spicy cheese dip
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