Description
This 5-Ingredient Queso is everything you want in a cheese dip—creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for parties, game days, or just a cozy night in, this dip comes together in just minutes using pantry staples. With only five simple ingredients, it’s as easy as it gets, and the best part? It’s impossible to stop dipping once you start!
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
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Cube the Velveeta:
Cut the Velveeta cheese into small cubes to help it melt more evenly and quickly. -
Heat the heavy cream:
In a medium saucepan, pour in the heavy cream and heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching. -
Add the cheese:
Once the cream is warm, add the cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir constantly as the cheese begins to melt, creating a smooth, velvety sauce. -
Stir in salsa and tomatoes:
Once the cheese has fully melted, stir in the salsa and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, mixing until everything is well combined and heated through. -
Add cumin:
Stir in the ground cumin, adjusting the seasoning to your taste. Add salt or more cumin as desired. -
Serve and enjoy:
Once fully melted and mixed, remove from the heat and serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or over nachos.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream: For a creamy, velvety queso, full-fat cream will give you the best texture.
- Stir constantly: To avoid burning or clumping, make sure to stir the Velveeta cheese continuously.
- Customize the spice level: Adjust the heat by using mild salsa for a less spicy dip or spicy salsa for an extra kick.
- Serve with variety: Queso isn’t just for chips—try it with veggie sticks, crackers, or even drizzle it over scrambled eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg