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Mexican Cheese Dip (Monterey Jack Cheese)
Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip made with gooey Monterey Jack cheese. Serve this party dip with tortilla chips and veggies!
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
mexican cheese dip
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
16
Calories
125
kcal
Author
Pamela Reed
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
butter
1
jalapeno pepper
seeds removed and finely diced
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
16
ounces
Monterey Jack cheese
shredded or grated
1/2
teaspoon
ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
salt + pepper to taste
1/4
cup
cherry tomatoes
cut in half
1/4
cup
green peppers
sliced thin
1/4
cup
carrots
peeled and sliced thin
Instructions
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeño pepper and minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until garlic lightly browns.
Turn heat to low and add cheese, stirring until cheese is completely melted.
Add cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper and stir until combined.
Pour dip into a serving bowl. Decorate with tomatoes, peppers and carrots on top.
Serve warm with tortilla chips and vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
125
kcal