Super Bowl Food: How to Make Creamy, Spicy Queso Dip
Between those spicy chicken wings and guacamole, you need to make room on your Super Bowl snack table for some spicy queso dip. What better time is there to indulge in this creamy, cheesy appetizer than between downs of the biggest football game of the year?
This Tipline video shows you how to cook up a ooey, gooey queso dip for your football fans. Make sure to have plenty of nachos on hand!
Watch how easy it is to make this Mexican restaurant staple at home using cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, green chilies and a few other ingredients. Use the cheese dish as a garnish over nachos, or pour into a separate bowl for dipping.
Check out the detailed recipe below. And seriously, don’t forget those nachos.
Queso Dip
Makes 3 cups
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup pico de gallo, strained from liquid
4-ounce can diced green chilies
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
In a sauce pot on medium-high heat, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir occasionally until mixture thickens. Turn heat to low, and add cheese. Whisk until smooth. Stir in salt, pepper, pico de gallo, chilies and cilantro. Keep warm on low heat. Can be used as a dip or pour over nachos.
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