MEXICAN WHITE CHEESE DIP/SAUCE

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This dip is similar to white cheese sauces served in many Mexican restaurants. The amount of heat can be adjusted by adding your favorite chili pepper or crushed cayenne pepper to taste. As is, it is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! It can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or a sauce for many Mexican dishes.

Provided by leahnwells

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hot Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound white American cheese, cubed
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook until cheese has melted, stirring frequently. Stir in green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to taste. Add more milk if dip is too thick. Heat through and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1207 mg, Sugar 2 g

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