Description
This easy homemade queso dip combines cheddar cheese, salsa, and a simple from-scratch cheese sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes, it is a creamy Tex-Mex-style appetizer for chips, tacos, burritos, or game day snacking.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup restaurant-style salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce reaches a gentle simmer and thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cheese. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the salsa, salt, and pepper, along with the chili powder (optional) and cayenne powder (optional). Stir until combined.
- Remove from the heat and serve. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use a restaurant-style salsa for best results, but any salsa will work.
- Here is my homemade restaurant-style salsa recipe.
- Cheddar cheese is what we use, but any meltable, shreddable cheese, including Swiss or pepper Jack, can work.
- Try adding canned green chiles or cooked taco meat for different flavors.
- Serve with corn chips, use it as a taco topping, or pour it over burritos.