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    Meals » Recipes » Appetizers

    Easy Homemade Queso Dip

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Aug 24, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Homemade Queso Dip is made with real cheese and makes a delicious appetizer for game days, parties or snacking anytime!

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    easy homemade queso dip in cast iron skillet

    Who's ready for some football? I definitely am. And this cheesy easy homemade queso dip is absolutely perfect for game day. After all, you can't enjoy football without some amazing game day food, right?! And this cheesy chip dip definitely deserves a place at your appetizer table.

    Of course, we all know that queso dip isn't just for game day. I like to serve it at parties, Cinco de Mayo, holidays and whenever the munchies strike. But when we watch football, I usually serve easy appetizers for dinner, and that's when we eat queso the most.

    Not only is this recipe for homemade queso super easy, but it's also made with real cheese and other all-natural ingredients. So, no Velveeta here, folks. But, no judging, either. The Hubs grew up on the stuff, and he loves it, but me, not so much! And even if you do like Velveeta, I think you'll love this queso dip made with real cheese even better -- the Hubs does!

    I found the base recipe in a Food Network Magazine from last spring, and I saved it for fall. The great thing about this base recipe is that you can easily customize it to make it your own, which is what I did. And, you can make it a little different each time. This dip is pretty much a blend of pepper jack, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and heavy cream. I only added a few other ingredients.

    The next time I made it, I added ground beef at the end, so stay tuned for a loaded queso dip soon!

    If you want to add meaty mix-ins to your queso dip, try these:

    • Cooked seasoned ground beef
    • Cooked breakfast sausage
    • Cooked chorizo
    • Cooked, diced or shredded chicken

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    You can also add extra tomatoes, chopped peppers, or really just about anything. Or, you can just leave it alone and enjoy the cheesy goodness just like it is! There really are no rules here.

    This dip is smooth and just thick enough for dipping. If you want a thicker cheese sauce, I'd add a little more cheese.

    easy homemade queso dip recipe

    If you're really impatient, you can dig right in directly out of the skillet. Or, you can pour the sauce into a small slow cooker, and keep it warm. So this is definitely a good recipe for tailgating!

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    How to Make Easy Homemade Queso Dip

    easy homemade queso dip in cast iron skillet

    Easy Homemade Queso Dip

    Published by Dee
    Easy homemade queso cheese dip made with pepper jack, cheddar cheese and just a few other ingredients. No Velveeta! It's perfect for parties and game day!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 20
    Calories 151 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup white onion, chopped
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

    Instructions
     

    • In a large cast iron skillet or heavy pan, melt the butter over medium heat
    • Saute the onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic until slightly soft
    • Stir in the the salt, cumin and paprika
    • Whisk in the heavy cream, and heat until it starts to bubble
    • Remove from heat, and stir in the cream cheese until melted
    • Gradually add the shredded cheese, and whisk until cheese is melted
    • Return skillet to heat, and cook on medium until warm
    • Serve immediately, or pour into slow cooker and keep warm until ready to serve

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcalProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 36mgVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword hot cheese dip, queso dip
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    I hope you enjoy this easy homemade queso dip as much we do!

    Happy Snacking,

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    Comments

    1. Caitlin says

      April 17, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      I've been craving restaurant queso, and this hit the spot!! The cream cheese and smoked paprika are key. Seriously. So good!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 17, 2020 at 9:18 pm

        So happy you liked the queso! Thanks, Caitlin.

    2. Miz Helen says

      September 02, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      This is a great Queso that we will enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    3. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwellig says

      August 30, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      The ULTIMATE in football snacking!!

      Reply
    4. Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says

      August 26, 2017 at 1:14 am

      This dip looks absolutely fantastic! I want it!

      Reply
    5. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 24, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      I want that entire skillet to myself!

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      August 24, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      This will be perfect with our taco night!

      Reply
    7. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

      August 24, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      This queso looks absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 25, 2017 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks, Delaney. Honestly, it tastes even better! 🙂

    8. Jen says

      August 24, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      Queso is a staple in our house for football Sundays. I really love your idea of adding in chorizo or chicken. Yum!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 25, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        You could easily make a meal out of this -- I know I could! 🙂

    9. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Gosh this is seriously sensational!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 25, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        Thanks, Jocelyn. We really loved it!

    10. FABBY says

      August 24, 2017 at 8:03 am

      This looks great! Thanks for4 sharing the recipe.
      I'm pinning it.
      Hugs,
      Fabby

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 25, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        Hi Fabby! Thanks so much -- hope you get a chance to try it. 🙂

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