Queso Blanco Cheese Dip Recipe - Nacho Cheese Sauce

white cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Canned jalapeños are often less expensive and still provide heat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Using water with bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add flour and stir to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes without browning.

Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add white cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.

Incorporate cream cheese until fully blended.

Add diced jalapeños, green chilies, and diced tomatoes.

Season with cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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