Spicy Queso Dip for Two

This Spicy Queso Dip For Two is a simple and crowd-pleasing snack! Whip it up in less than 20 minutes and serve with crunchy tortilla chips.

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Author: Michelle Ferrand

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, quick, small batch

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot about ½ shallot
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno about ½ jalapeno, seeded if you want it less spicy
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder regular chili powder works too!
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ cup whole milk, divided
1 ounce cream cheese, room temperature & cut into small pieces
3 ounces block pepper jack cheese, grated
2 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped tomato
1 tablespoon cilantro
chips to serve

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
Add shallot, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
Add flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
Add ¼ cup of milk and cream cheese. Whisking constantly, cook until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in remaining ¼ cup milk and cook until combined and starting to steam.
Remove from heat, and add in shredded cheese. Whisk constantly until the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and cilantro and serve immediately with chips!

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*If your dip isn’t hot enough, place over low heat, whisk constantly until desired temperature, adding a little more milk as needed.