Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip

11 Reviews

“For flavorful warm jalapeno cheese dip, use pepper Jack. A little flour keeps the dip smooth, the evaporated milk makes it creamy, and the turmeric gives it appealing bright color.” - by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
8 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper

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Original recipe yields 3 cups

Directions

Microwave milk in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup until steamy. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and turmeric until smooth, then whisk in milk until creamy and thick. Whisk in cheese. (Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.) When ready to serve, return cheese sauce to saucepan; stir in salsa and lemon juice, and slowly rewarm. Adjust seasonings, including salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
72 cal
4%

Fat
5.1 g
8%

Carbs
3.3 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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KAMKNAUSS

Feb. 4, 2007

"The cheese dip served in Mexican Restaurants consists of Land O Lakes processed american cheese (can be found at Wal-mart's deli and there is no sub) and half-and-half. That is it. Oh, and grate th..." See moree cheese instead of cubing. It melts nicely. I have searched and searched for this as well. Yummy, usually I add jalapenos or a can of green chiles."

SHANNYN79

May. 5, 2006

"YUMMY! I'm always looking for new dip to serve with tortilla shells & this one is my new favorite. It's smooth & creamy with a great zippy flavor! YUMMY!..." See more"

CITEREH

Jun. 29, 2006

"was craving cheese dip and i'm so glad i found this recipe! using evaporated milk and flour hadn't occurred to me. I added canned green chiles and not so much salsa, due to what I had on hand. I th..." See moreink I used too much tumeric, so next time I'll tone that down to my tastes. This is wonderful!"

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