Creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe
This Creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip is a velvety, flavorful dip perfect for parties or as a versatile sauce for Mexican dishes. Made with melted white American cheese, green chilies, and a blend of warm spices, it offers a mild kick and smooth texture that pairs wonderfully with chips, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, and grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2.5 cups 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 pound white American cheese, cubed or shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
Flavorings
- 8 oz canned green chilies, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, and white American cheese. Melt gently over medium-low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the chopped green chilies, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and heated through.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dip becomes too thick, gradually add additional warm milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the cheese dip immediately with tortilla chips or as a luscious sauce on tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or grilled meats.
Notes
- Use white American cheese for the creamiest texture; other cheeses will alter flavor and consistency.
- For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.
- Stir continuously when melting cheese to avoid curdling or sticking to the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently on low heat, adding milk as needed to keep creamy.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
Keywords: Mexican cheese dip, white cheese dip, creamy cheese dip, green chili dip, party dip, cheese sauce for tacos
