Quick Con Queso Dip
Transform your next gathering with this irresistible Quick Con Queso Dip! This creamy, cheesy appetizer comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining. Featuring smooth Velveeta cheese melted to perfection with the bold kick of diced tomatoes and green chilies, this dip is seasoned with smoky cumin and chili powder for a flavorful twist. A splash of milk ensures a silky texture, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finishing touch. Serve it piping hot with tortilla chips, veggies, or your favorite dippers for a crowd-pleasing snack that’s as easy to make as it is hard to resist. Keywords: queso dip, quick cheese dip, Velveeta queso, party appetizers, easy dip recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g. Rotel)
- 0.25 cups whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the Velveeta cheese into small 1-inch cubes to ensure even melting.
In a medium saucepan, combine the Velveeta cheese cubes and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir regularly to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom or burning.
Once the cheese is halfway melted, add the milk, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir well to combine.
Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 7-8 minutes.
If the dip is too thick, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.4 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.0 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 331 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 7518 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 85.4 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2560 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
