Name: Queso Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 12 (1/4-cup) servings
Ingredients: 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies (drained ); 1 teaspoon chili powder

Queso Dip

If you always order queso, whip up my creamy Queso dip to satisfy your chip and dip cravings—maybe with a margarita?

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5-7 minutes

Servings 12 (1/4-cup) servings

Ingredients

1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
1 teaspoon chili powder

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5-7 minutes

Servings 12 (1/4-cup) servings

Ingredients

1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

In large nonstick pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, combine evaporated milk and cornstarch. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, until thickens about 4 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, cooking until cheese is melted and mixture creamy.

Nutritional Info

Nutritional info per serving: Calories 64, Calories from Fat 32%, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 205mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 6g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk

Serving Suggestion: Serve dip heated with tortilla chips.

Terrific Tip: Liven up your Queso with chopped spinach, ground meat, chicken or whatever sounds good to you!