Description
Christmas Queso is a creamy and flavorful cheese dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with white American cheese, green chiles, and a blend of spices, this easy-to-make appetizer brings warm and comforting flavors to your festive table. It’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base
- 16 ounces white American cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (add more if you prefer a thinner queso)
Flavorings
- 1 small can green chiles (drained) (about 4 ounces)
- 1 pinch cumin
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
- 1/2 Roma tomato (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the can of green chiles thoroughly and dice the Roma tomato. Chop the cilantro if it’s not pre-chopped.
- Melt Cheese: In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the white American cheese and milk. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted smoothly, creating a creamy base.
- Add Seasonings and Chiles: Stir in the drained green chiles, cumin, and chili powder into the melted cheese mixture. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors evenly.
- Finish the Dip: Remove the queso from heat and fold in the fresh cilantro and diced Roma tomato. These add freshness and texture to the dip.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the Christmas Queso to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips or your choice of dippers.
Notes
- Christmas appetizer recipes do not need to be extravagant, they just need to taste good!
- This Christmas Queso is a delicious dip to make for friends and family.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, feel free to add more milk to adjust the thickness.
- Use fresh cilantro and diced Roma tomato for the best flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
