Mexican White Cheese Dip/Sauce

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Description

This dip is similar to white cheese sauces served in many Mexican restaurants. The amount of heat can be adjusted by adding your favorite chili pepper or crushed cayenne pepper to taste. As is, it is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! It can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or a sauce for many Mexican dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white American cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup milk, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place cheese
  2. milk
  3. and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted.
  4. Add green chilies
  5. cumin
  6. garlic powder
  7. onion powder
  8. and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth. Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
  9. Cook until heated through
  10. about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 8

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