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Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

"For flavorful warm jalapeno cheese dip, use pepper Jack. A little flour keeps the dip smooth, the evaporated milk makes it creamy, and the turmeric gives it appealing bright color."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 3.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 8 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Microwave milk in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup until steamy. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and turmeric until smooth, then whisk in milk until creamy and thick. Whisk in cheese. (Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.) When ready to serve, return cheese sauce to saucepan; stir in salsa and lemon juice, and slowly rewarm. Adjust seasonings, including salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

FOOTNOTES

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Super Dips on January 29, 2006.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by SHANNYN79
YUMMY! I'm always looking for new dip to serve with tortilla shells & this one is my new... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by CITEREH
was craving cheese dip and i'm so glad i found this recipe! using evaporated milk and flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by KAMKNAUSS
The cheese dip served in Mexican Restaurants consists of Land O Lakes processed american... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2006 by June
I am looking for the cheese dip served in Mexican restaurants throughout the southeast. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by BTJP
Followed recipe but the cheese still was not melted smooth. Could be the brand of cheese I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by LILYANNE746
I was also not impressed with this recipe and felt it tasted too floury (even after giving it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by SHANDO6116
This is an excellent dip! My husband likes his dips a little spicier, so I just added some... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 71

  • Total Fat: 5.1g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 151mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 3.6g

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