Holiday White Queso Dip
Make this homemade white cheese dip ahead of time and enjoy the compliments when your guests dip into the creamy cheese sauce.
Prep time10 min
Total time10min
ServingsMakes 3 cups, or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 11 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. white American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
- ½ cup salsa verde
- ⅓ cup pico de gallo
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise
- WHEAT THINS Big Snacks
Preparation
- Cook cheese, half-and-half and salsa verde in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
- Pour into serving dish; top with pico de gallo.
- Serve with peppers and WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- How to Keep the Dip Warm
For best results, serve the hot dip in a fondue pot or small slow cooker to keep it warm while serving. - How to Make Pico de Gallo
You can easily make pico de gallo at home. Just combine 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes with 2 Tbsp. EACH chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice, and 1 Tbsp. chopped jalapeño peppers. - Make Ahead
This flavorful dip can be prepared ahead of time. Cool dip, then pour into microwaveable bowl; cover with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface of dip. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, reheat the uncovered dip in the microwave just until heated through, stirring frequently.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 3.5g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | |
| Sodium 490mg | |
| Carbohydrate 30g | |
| Dietary fiber 3g | |
| Total sugars 8g | |
| Added sugars 5g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 30 %DV |
| Calcium | 20 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 6 %DV |
