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Queso Dip

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"Otherwise known as cheese dip, this is a great recipe for any get together. Cheddar cheese is melted into a smooth, thick mixture. Bring along a couple copies of the recipe, people will ask for it!!" — Heather

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon salsa

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Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Thoroughly stir in the cornstarch. Stir in the sour cream. When the mixture becomes hot and bubbly, mix in Cheddar cheese and salsa. Continue stirring until cheese has melted and mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 24, 2005

I changed quite a bit in this recipe as I did not have any cornstarch or sour cream. I did the Tb butter, a little less than 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 1/2 Tbs of flour as a substitute suggestion for the cornstarch I got from a book. I mixed this and cooked it on low/med-low until hot and bubbly. Added 1 1/2 cups cheese and 1/4 cup hot salsa. It was DELICIOUS!!!!!! Great with my chips and beans! YUM YUM!!

—KEI8HT

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 07, 2003

It is a very good dip with modifications. To make it a smoother consistancy I used Velveeta. This allowed me to cut out the butter and corn starch.

—CHESSETTE

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72 Ratings

Jan 14, 2004

Thank you for a delicious recipe. I have searched forever for a good queso dip... and this is it. I did not have cornstarch, so I melted the butter then added sour cream, at this point I also added about 3 oz of cream cheese, when adding cheddar I also added some pepper jack cheese. I used a twice the salsa called for and also some bottled hot sauce (louisiana type). This was VERY GOOD! Thank you again poster.

—KIMSLIE

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Jun 21, 2003

This is the best queso dip I have EVER tried!!!!!! It is better then any restaurant dip I have ever had too!! You have to try it!!! YUMMMY!!

—ROLYKESH

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Feb 03, 2009

This is SOOOO good! I made it for a Superbowl party and couldn't stop eating it! I wanted something without processed cheese and this was so easy to make! I will definitely make this again and again.

—emsaad

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Jun 21, 2003

Not a huge fan of this recipe - it came out very "fluffy" and didn't taste very cheesy at all.

—HILLRC

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Oct 22, 2006

Excellent and simple. Once you've figured out how easy cheese sauce is with real cheese, you'll never use velveeta again. Excellent recipe!

—TOCONNELL75

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Oct 01, 2010

This was very delicious. For smooth results, I added a few tablespoons of cheese at a time and whisked constantly. I didn't have salsa so I improvised with an equal amount of chopped red onion and sriracha.

—Mochi Puffs

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Nutrition

Calories
60 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
1.1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
14 mg
5%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
61 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Queso Dip

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g 8 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 14mg 5 %
Sodium 61mg 2 %
Potassium 26mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %
Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.