Description
A delicious and creamy cheese dip made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, and green chiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the evaporated milk. Continue to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat through, then transfer to a bowl or slow cooker and serve warm.
Notes
- This dip can be served with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg