WARM JALAPENO CHEESE DIP

Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip image

For flavorful warm jalapeno cheese dip, use pepper Jack. A little flour keeps the dip smooth, the evaporated milk makes it creamy, and the turmeric gives it appealing bright color.

Provided by Ben S.

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

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
8 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

Microwave milk in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup until steamy. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and turmeric until smooth, then whisk in milk until creamy and thick. Whisk in cheese. (Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.) When ready to serve, return cheese sauce to saucepan; stir in salsa and lemon juice, and slowly rewarm. Adjust seasonings, including salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 144.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g