Mexican cheese dip with jalapenos with dripping cheese off chip
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Mexican Jalapeno Cheese Dip
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Mexican jalapeno cheese dip is fast, easy and delicious.  3 ingredients and 15 minutes and you'll have an appetizer for any party, tailgate or game.

Course: Appetizer
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: On The Go Bites
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup 2% milk or whole milk or 1/2 & 1/2
  • 1/2 Pound White American cheese such as Boar's Head about 4 cups, shredded or diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Pickled jalapenos diced
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Pickled jalapeno juice, optional
  • 1 Small Bag Tortilla chips or see notes for other suggestions
Instructions
Stovetop Method:

  1. Bring the milk just to a boil and then turn down to low. Add a handful of the shredded, sliced or diced cheese to the pan and stir often. When each handful of cheese has melted add another handful until all the cheese is melted. Add the pickled jalapenos or chopped green chilis, a tablespoon of juice and stir and serve.  

Microwave Method:

  1. Add all ingredients to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and continue heating every 30 seconds until the cheese is melted.

    Personally I think the microwave method is a hassle because you have to keep pulling the bowl out of the microwave and stirring.

Slow Cooker Method:

  1. There really is no time reason to use a slow cooker, but it is a good method if you are having a party and you don't want to switch the cheese dip to another container.  The heat also keeps the dip warm and smooth.

  2. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker for 30 minutes (or if doubled for an hour). Then switch to the "warm" setting and remove the lid.

Recipe Notes

Pickled jalapenos - you'll find them jarred or canned in the International or Mexican food aisle.  Or substitute a small can of diced green chilis found in the same section of the store.

American cheese - buy Boar's Head or Land O'Lakes brand at the deli counter, not the cheese food near the packaged deli meat.

To Shred American cheese - soft cheese is hard to shred.  Place the block of cheese in your freezer for 30 minutes and spray your grater with non-stick spray.  Or skip the shredding and dice finely.

Instead of tortilla chips - substitute with raw vegetables like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower or bell peppers.  Or try pretzels, crackers, bread cubes.  Or fresh fruit slices like apples or pears or dried figs.  Or use charcuterie meat like salami, prociutto, ham or chorizo.

To keep the cheese dip warm and the right consistency you'll want to serve it right away or put it in a small fondue pot over low heat.