The Famous Texas Cheese Dip

  5.0 – 7 reviews  • American
Level: Easy
Total: 17 min
Prep: 2 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  1. 1 (1-pound) package pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed (1 1/2 packages for a thicker dip)
  2. 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, with liquid

Instructions

  1. Place cheese, tomatoes, and jalapenos and their liquid in small heavy saucepan. Set over low heat and cook, stirring often, about 15 minutes until cheese melts and mixture is smooth, or microwave 5 minutes on HIGH in covered, microwave-safe casserole, stirring once at halftime. Serve warm with corn chips or bite-size broccoli or cauliflower florets, celery, carrot, or zucchini sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 7 servings
Calories 278
Total Fat 22 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Sodium 625 mg
Serving Size 1 of 7 servings
Calories 278
Total Fat 22 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 66 mg
Sodium 625 mg

Reviews

David Martinez
Family favorite here in Texas!
Paul Stone
This is a great recipe! Try adding cooked, crumbled spicy sausage for a specially amazing dip!
Lindsey Williams
It’s a very easy appetizer and it’s great for company
William Olsen MD
This is a good – fast – cheese dip – have made all my life – and that is a long time. Grew up in Texas making this – we used a can of Rotel Tomatoes – diced. Makes it really simple – add cheese – then tortilla chips! Don’t forget that big glass of sweet tea! ENJOY
Justin Garza
I’ve made this recipe so many times and it’s always a big hit. So easy to put together and great taste.
Sheee from Mobile

 

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