WHITE CHEESE DIP - TEX MEX STYLE (QUESO BLANCO)

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That yummy white cheese dip served in Texas restaurants with lots of fresh, salty tortilla chips. A dear friend asked me to find THE recipe that she loves so much. After much work she finally says I have got it right! Whew! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup asadero cheese, shredded
4 ounces diced green chilies
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
3 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
chopped jalapeno (optional)
cilantro leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except garnish of course, in a microwaveable bowl that has been sprayed or brushed with oil.
  • Microwave for 1 minute and stir.
  • Continue microwaving at 30 second intervals, stirring in between until cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with tortilla chips.
  • Note- you can make this with canned poblano rajas or fresh roasted ones if you like.
  • ***For a hotter dip use Pepper Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 656.1, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.8

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