Captain Rodney's Cheese Dip

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.

Melt cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.

Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined.

Incorporate sour cream and milk, mixing until creamy.

Stir in diced jalapeños and chopped green onions.

Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, stirring well.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Fold in diced tomatoes and cilantro for freshness.

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir to combine.

Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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