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Warm Jalapeno Cheese Dip

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."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups

Ingredients

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

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.

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Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 72 | Total Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by KAMKNAUSS

The cheese dip served in Mexican Restaurants consists of Land O Lakes processed american...

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...

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...

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2006 by June

I am looking for the cheese dip served in Mexican restaurants throughout the southeast. This...

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...

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Grifo

This is MUCH better than jarred queso I used Cabot pepper jack and a medium salsa and the heat...

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...

Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by glenda

I loved this dip, and so did my husband, I did change the salsa to a fresh cup of pico de...

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by BTJP

Followed recipe but the cheese still was not melted smooth. Could be the brand of cheese I...

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by zoe

This is a super easy and yummy dip. It has already been requested by some of my friends. The...

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