🧀🌶️ Green Chile Cheese Dip
🛒 Ingredients
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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1 cup milk (whole milk works best)
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1½ cups shredded cheddar (or Monterey Jack)
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1 cup diced green chiles (mild or hot, drained)
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Make a roux:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. -
Add milk:
Slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened (2–3 minutes). -
Add cheese:
Lower heat and stir in shredded cheese until smooth. -
Stir in chiles & seasoning:
Add diced green chiles, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until creamy. -
Serve warm with tortilla chips or drizzle over nachos, burritos, or roasted veggies.
🔥 Extra Flavor Ideas
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Add diced jalapeños for more heat
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Stir in cooked ground beef or chorizo
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Add a spoon of cream cheese for extra richness
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Finish with fresh cilantro or lime juice
If you tell me whether you prefer:
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🥛 Ultra creamy queso style
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🌶️ Spicy New Mexico–style
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🐄 Keto / low-carb version
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🥑 Lighter yogurt-based version
I can tailor it exactly how you like it.