A creamy and supremely cheesy Queso Dip made with real cheddar cheese.
Fellow cheese lovers, gather ’round. I’m bringing you the creamiest, cheesiest, party food/game day food/snack food ever. AND, just in case you don’t think tortilla chips dipped in melted cheese is meal worthy, I’m also bringing you a recipe for Queso Dip Macaroni and Cheese. We’re turning dip into dinner. Let’s do this.
As I’ve mentioned before, my favorite part of game day is the food. I love having any reason to enjoy copious amounts of chips and dip. And when that dip that just happens to be bubbly, warm, and cheesy? That is a dip after my own heart. Game day eating just got amazing.
Queso made with REAL Cheese
I’m so excited about this queso because it is made with real cheese and free from the preservatives and questionable ingredients that you see in most cheese sauces. This is a super creamy cheese sauce with loads of cheddar and a touch of cream cheese.
You can serve this queso alongside a big bowl of tortilla chips for dipping, or you can take the queso and stir it into elbow macaroni for a bold homemade macaroni and cheese. There’s bound to be a version that your game day crowd will love. Whether you make this as a snack or a meal the flavor will not disappoint.
Gather your people, turn on the big game, and dive into some queso.
Recipe
Real Cheese Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk, plus more if needed, slightly warm
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Pace® Picante
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Optional garnishes: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos, chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Slowly add the milk, whisking as you pour. Whisk until the mixture starts to simmer and thicken (several minutes). Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese followed by ½ cup shredded cheese at a time, stirring until each ½ cup is melted before adding the next. Continue until all cheese is added. Stir in Pace Picante and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately (see note) with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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Ellie Augustin
Cheese is SO my weakness and dip oh this post makes hungry and happy all at once! YUM Thanks for sharing I’ll have to try that recipe out.
Marye
There is nothing like a good queso dip, especially on game day! This looks perfect!
David @ Spiced
Oh wow, this sounds amazing! I’m ready to just fast-forward to Saturday for game day so that I can have a bowl of that queso mac and cheese! Perfect game day food right there! #client
Heather Kinnaird
I am all about the chips and dip as a meal, but that mac and cheese is just brilliant!! making this weekend for sure
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make this recipe for my family and friends on game day.
Dani Adams
I must say to do love me some cheese. I believe I have something with cheese everyday. This looks delicious.
Valerie
This looks so good. I’m craving it now.
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats
I’m so glad you said “real cheese”! I’ve never been a fan of anything made with that orange block of petroleum! I would totally make this for my cheese addict husband for game day!
Falon
I love the idea of mixing the queso with mac n cheese!
Darby
That mac & cheese looks delicious! I might have to make some for football this Sunday!! Thanks for the recipe!