Looking for a seriously big batch of rich, creamy, a-bit-spicy-but-not-too-spicy cheese dip for the big game? Well, this is it. Courtesy of my old favorite margarita spot in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Jose’s Restaurant. Jose’s party cheese dip satisfies any crowd. The flavor is fantastic. And although it might seem like there’s a good number of ingredients, it’s pretty easy to make.
Perfectly Spicy
This makes a really big batch of Jose’s party cheese dip. It’s not a super thick dip like the usual cheese dips you find (you could cut back on the cream and milk if you want a thicker dip, but I find this dip is perfect as it is). It’s very tasty, which just the right combination of spices. Perfect with warmed tortilla chips (I also thick this dip makes a great sauce for nachos, hot dogs, and just about anything).
Also try my chicken nacho dip.
Jose’s Party Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 2 teaspoons
- ¼ cup white onion diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced, plus 2 teaspoons
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 ¼ cup milk
- 2 ½ pounds white cheese grated (you can substitute yellow shredded cheddar)
- 1 4 ounce jalapeno peppers chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder hot is better!
- Tortilla chips warmed, for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot.
- Add onion and saute until starting to soften.
- Add garlic and cook another 1 minute.
- Add flour, stir and cook another 1 minute.
- Add cream and milk. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly add cheese, a small bit at a time, stirring constantly until melted. Do not add the cheese too quickly or the mixture will separate.
- Add the remaining ingredients except chips and warm.
- Serve with fresh hot tortilla chips. You can transfer the dip to a crockpot set on low for serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
