Description
Christmas Queso is a creamy and flavorful cheese dip made with white American cheese, green chiles, and a blend of spices. This easy-to-make appetizer features a mild kick of cumin and chili powder, complemented by fresh cilantro and diced Roma tomato. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this queso dip melts smoothly with milk for a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 16 ounces white American cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (add more if a thinner consistency is preferred)
- 1 small can green chiles, drained (about 4 ounces)
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1 pinch cumin
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 Roma tomato, diced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the green chiles and dice the Roma tomato. Chop the cilantro finely to ensure an even distribution of flavor in the queso dip.
- Melt Cheese: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, add the white American cheese and 1/4 cup of milk. Stir continuously to prevent burning and to help the cheese melt smoothly into a creamy base.
- Add Spices and Chiles: Once the cheese is melted and smooth, stir in the drained green chiles, a pinch of cumin, and a pinch of chili powder. Mix well to evenly combine all the flavors.
- Simmer and Adjust Consistency: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the queso is too thick, add additional milk a tablespoon at a time until reaching the desired creaminess.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro and diced Roma tomato. Serve the Christmas Queso warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Christmas appetizer recipes do not need to be extravagant, they just need to taste good!
- This Christmas Queso is a delicious and simple dip that can be quickly prepared for friends and family during holiday celebrations.
- Adjust the milk quantity to achieve your preferred dip thickness.
- Use fresh, good-quality white American cheese for the best melting texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
