Description
Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining velvety cream cheese with sharp cheddar and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this dip delivers a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a cheesy masterpiece ready to serve in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles (canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop jalapeños.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the diced tomatoes and jalapeños until evenly mixed.
- Slowly pour in milk while stirring until desired consistency is reached; heat until bubbly.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or veggies, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg