Name: Spicy Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Dip is the Perfect Appetizer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 2 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp cumin; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 200 g grated old cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsp pickled jalapeno, finely chopped; Corn tortilla chips, to serve

Spicy jalapeno cheese dip with corn chips

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Yields

6-8 servings

This movie theater-inspired dip is the perfect cheese sauce for dipping tortilla chips, pretzels and even crunchy vegetables! The not so secret ingredient in this recipe is to pickled jalapenos for that distinctive jalapeno flavour. It also ensures the dip is not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it!

ingredients

Tbsp unsalted butter

Tbsp all purpose flour

cups whole milk

tsp garlic powder

tsp cumin

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

200

g grated old cheddar cheese

Tbsp pickled jalapeno, finely chopped

Corn tortilla chips, to serve

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directions

Ingredients for spicy jalapeno cheese dip

Step 1

To a saucepan over low heat add the butter and flour. Cook until the flour is toasted, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the milk, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Turn heat to medium and bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.