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5 from 2 votes

Smoked Queso Dip

Make this smoky cheese dip to snack on while getting kids ready for bed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 279kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten free substitute
  • 1 cup whole milk or milk substitute
  • 1 ½ cups cheese cheddar, or anything you have on hand
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced, more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter in saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1 minute until a paste forms.
  • Slowly add milk, continually whisking until mixture thickens. About 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to low. Whisk in cheese. 
  • Once cheese is melted, add spices and chopped jalapeños. 
  • Remove from heat and enjoy with chips, bread or your fingers. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 1mg