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Jennifer Mallory BS, RN, MSN
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Cheese Dip

Cultural Context

Cheese dip, often referred to as queso, has its roots in Tex-Mex cuisine, where it became a staple at parties and gatherings. This creamy dip is celebrated for its rich flavor and versatility, often served with tortilla chips or as a topping for nachos. Today, cheese dip has gained popularity beyond its origins, appearing in various forms across the United States and even internationally, with many variations incorporating different cheeses and spices.

Tex-MexUSappetizer
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup scallion onions
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (25% less sodium)
Saran Wrap

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Banana peppers have a similar flavor without the heat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese melts easily and is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories.

1

Take 2 packages of cream cheese out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for a few hours until soft.

2

Add 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese to the cream cheese.

3

Mix in 1/2 cup of scallion onions, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.

4

Open the taco seasoning package and add 2 tablespoons to the mixture.

5

Mix all ingredients together until well combined and form into a ball.

6

Place the mixture onto a piece of Saran Wrap and shape it into a football.

7

Use the remaining taco seasoning to cover the shaped football to give it color.

8

Wrap the football tightly in Saran Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

9

After chilling, unwrap the football and use slices of cheese to decorate it like a football with stitching.

10

Serve with crackers or crudités.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlSaran Wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

QuesoCheese Sauce

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