PANCHO'S CHEESE DIP
For many, many years, there was only one Mexican restaurant in town. For 'starters', they placed a big bowl of tostados on the table, along with a very commonplace tomato salsa -- and an absolutely fabulous cheese dip. Everybody wanted the recipe, but it was a closely-guarded secret. After the Tex-Mex craze hit and this restaurant started marketing a plastic version of their wonderful dip, I obtained the original recipe by nefarious means. :) Please do not be put off by the fact that it's based on Velveeta. This is 'cheese food' raised to a new level. Addictive! May I add that it is (quite literally) impossible for a cheese dish with such strong savory seasonings to have a 'sweet' undertone. And it's so thick you won't believe. When you rate 7 recipes and give 6 of them 1*, one wonders....
Provided by highcotton
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Measure first 4 ingredients into a small bowl, stirring well to mix.
- (Note: As tastes have changed over the years, I have gradually decreased the Accent slightly, measuring a scant tablespoon so it won't be too salty.) Pour 1 can of tomatoes, including juice, into the bowl of a food processor.
- Add 2 tablespoons of spice mixture and 5- 6 slices of pickled jalapenos.
- Pulse on and off briefly several times until ingredients are well-mixed and tomatoes are broken into small pieces but still retain some texture.
- (It should look like a thick salsa.) Pour tomato mixture into a medium saucepan.
- Repeat with remaining can of tomatoes, remaining spices, and additional slices of jalapenos, adding mixture to the saucepan after processing.
- If your food processor can handle it, grate cheese and then put in a large pot or Dutch oven; if not, chop cheese coarsely by hand.
- (A Cuisinart makes it easier, but it doesn't affect the final outcome.) Cook tomato mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently; bring just to the boiling point, BUT DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL!
- The instant the first bubble breaks the surface, remove from heat and pour over cheese.
- Stir well, until cheese seems to have melted as much as it's going to (which won't be much-- it will still be extremely lumpy).
- Using a ladle (or a coffee mug), pour approximately 3 cups of the mixture into the food processor bowl.
- Process approximately 20-30 seconds, until mixture is smooth.
- Remove lid from processor bowl and taste for'heat' and consistency.
- If it is not as hot as you'd like, add a few more jalapeno slices.
- It will be waaaay too thick, so add water (several tablespoons at a time), processing briefly after each addition, until it is the proper consistency.
- Each batch will require a different amount of water, depending on the ratio of cheese to tomato sauce, but you'll quickly get the hang of about how much to add.
- If you accidentally get one batch too thin, you can easily compensate by making the next one extra-thick and stirring them together.
- Although this makes a huge amount, it will disappear more quickly than you ever thought possible, so stock up on lots of chips!
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for days on end.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 1211, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 15.4
AT HOME PANCHO'S CHEESE DIP
If you know Pancho's in Memphis, you know their cheese dip. It's great cold and it doesn't need to be heated to be eaten although it is really good that way. This is a great cheese dip
Provided by Elvisjay
Categories Mexican
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Puree Rotel in blender.
- Slice Velveeta and put in one piece at a time while blending.
- Add cumin and garlic powder until all well blended.
- With Blender still running add hot water to get your favorite thickness/viscosity.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.5, Sodium 923.9, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.1, Protein 15.5
HOMEMADE PANCHO'S CHEESE DIP
Make and share this Homemade Pancho's Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by -------
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients EXCEPT cheeses together.
- Cook for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Then add cheese & blend.
COPYCAT PANCHO'S DRESSING RECIPE
This is VERY close to Pancho's "green" dressing they serve with guacamole salad. It's very good on tacos too.
Provided by Stephie Biggs
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 14 ounzes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a blender (or use immersion hand blender) and liquefy.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.2, Fat 0.4, Sodium 102, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 0.5
COPYKAT PANCHO DIP FROM WEST MEMPHIS,AR
I have worked with this dip for years and Its as close as you will come to the orginal. Of course I think Mine Taste exactly the same and its so good!! And Easy to Make.
Provided by Judy Brick
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. IN a Blender chop up your Cheese..add a tsp of garlic powder and a tsp of cumin and start out with 1/4 cup of milk .
- 2. Turn your blender on to blend or whip..then go from there as you taste on the amount of garlic and cumin and the consistency as far as adding more milk. Some people use water but I dont like it as much.
- 3. If you cant find american cheese. You can use Velevetta but then you have to melt your cheese stove top or in the microwave and slowly as it will scorch easily.. If you have ever had Pancho Dip .This is as close as you get. If you buy it in the store ,a small container is 6 Dollars when this makes so much More. Hope you enjoy and can understand my vague instructions on amounts of seasoning and milk as it depends on the person making it. Enjoy!!
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