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How to Make Rotel Queso Dip with Real Cheese

January 22, 2014 by Evelyn 30 Comments

Make Real Cheese Queso for your next football party. This football party food dip is made with real cheddar, Monterrey jack, and cream cheese.  It’s our favorite Rotel queso dip recipe.
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Are you eating too much processed food in your diet?  I know we certainly are, we try to get away from it but it tends to sneak into our house.   And especially when the family is gathered around the Television for a big event, like Super Bowl, it just screams processed food or frozen this, frozen that or packaged this, packaged that.

Every commercial shows us how to make a fast breakfast, a fast lunch, a fast dinner or an easy microwave snack for that big game.   I know we are busy people but shouldn’t some of the excitement of the day be in preparing for our party or whipping up some healthier snacks?

I remember when the children were little and we both worked full-time jobs with crazy hours, just like all the other Enforcement Officers still do, work crazy hours while raising a family.   We always tried to make the most of the time spent together, you know the “quality time”.  We were not all at home at the same time for dinner every night, especially when the children were in High School, their school, extracurricular events, and social life calendars were full and sometimes I or the hubby were on duty.

Getting dinner on the table every night, making sure everyone had a nutritious breakfast and keeping snacks in the house was a challenge in this crazy household.   I know you don’t have to have a toddler, two teenagers and two adults in law enforcement in your home for things to get out of hand.  You have been there, I know you have or still are.

Anyway some of the memories my, now grown, children share are of special events, special holidays or just a certain dish or snack.  They associate that fun memory with having that meal or that snack.   Ok, I guess our children survived and actually thrived and we did something correctly.

I’m not saying we never threw a frozen pizza in the oven, of course, we did and we still do but sometimes it makes a normal event or a normal game into a very special event or memory to go an extra step and make that dinner or snack from scratch using fresh ingredients.

I have a tendency to always serve some form of Queso for any Football or tailgating party.   I could have and have in the past, just heated up that cheese that hangs out on the shelf in your local grocery store and throw a can of tomatoes and green chiles in it and called it, “good” and it is good, but it’s not “special”.

 

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This cheesy concoction is a cool spin from the norm and as an added benefit it’s made with real cheeses.  It really doesn’t take that long to make and the prep work is minimal.

 

It an opportunity to take a step away from prepared foods and prepare your own.  Part of the fun and memories of any gathering should not only be eating the snacks but the time in the kitchen together plating up a great smorgasbord.

This is a Rotel queso dip recipe but we are using real cheese and taking a little bit more time.

If you enjoyed this Real Cheese Queso:

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Print Recipe

Quarterback Dip

Cheesy Queso Dip made from Real Cheeses
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dips, Football Party Food, Football themed party, real cheese queso, Rotel cheese queso
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pint half and half
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel
  • 4 pickled jalapeños diced
  • chili powder for garnish
  • diced green onions for garnish, optional
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add green onions and saute for 2 minutes.   Stir in flour and cumin, cook for 1 minute stirring constantly
  • Slowly pour in half and half, continuing to stir and bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and add cream cheese stirring until melted
  • Return pan to low heat and add cheeses, stir until completely melted and blended
  • Stir in Rotel and jalapeños and cook until heated thoroughly. (Do not boil)
  • Transfer to serving bowl, garnish with chili powder and optional green onions.
  • Serve in a heated fondue dish with tortilla chips and/or veggies

Notes

**Note- can be made ahead of time and transferred to a microwavable safe dish, covered with clear wrap and refrigerated. To reheat microwave 3-4 minutes on high heat, stirring once per minute until hot)

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 0.6mg


 

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Comments

  1. Joy

    January 23, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I want some of each, please! OK, lots of each. 😉 Yes, queso dip is definitely a requirement for the Super Bowl, and yours looks perfect. Ya got room for one more guest come Feb. 2nd??? 🙂

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  2. Teri

    January 23, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    Your dip looks amazing! It is just perfect for the Super Bowl. We are having a Super Bowl Eats and Treats Linky Party, and I'd love if you would link this, or any other recipe that says "Super Bowl" to you! It can be appetizers, desserts, parties, crafts, sandwiches, anything and as many as you want. We would love to have you! http://bit.ly/Lvc0q2

    Reply
  3. bj

    January 24, 2014 at 12:21 am

    We always go to a great Super Bowl party and this dip is going with me this year. It sounds awesome.
    Here from Miz Helens

    Reply
  4. Bonnie B

    January 24, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Love these dips – going to have to make a new board to pin to 'Game Time'! Can't wait to share them at our party!

    Reply
  5. Marsha Baker

    January 24, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    OH YUM! Wish I could jump into the screen and have a few (maybe more than a few?) bites of your luscious looking dip. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Hope you keep warm this weekend.

    Reply
  6. Kelley Howell

    January 24, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Sounds like a great dip, pinning this one for sure 🙂

    Reply
  7. mickeydownunder

    January 25, 2014 at 3:24 am

    G'day! Always looking for a new dip! YUM!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://whatsonthelist.net
    Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday

    Reply
  8. Miz Helen

    January 25, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Hi Evelyn,
    Looks like you are all set for the big game, it all looks great! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth Jack

    January 26, 2014 at 5:21 am

    I will definitely be trying this recipe this year! Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  10. Katherines Corner

    January 26, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    oh my goodness, that is some cream cheesey goodness my friend. All of these snacks look terrific. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . Big Hugs

    Reply
  11. Christine

    January 28, 2014 at 12:43 am

    I'm soooo going to try this! Thanks for the recipe Evelyn!

    Reply
  12. Cindy Jamieson

    January 28, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I'm loving the Tex Mex flavours in this fabulous cheese dip! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  13. Joy

    January 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Yay! I'm so glad you brought this yummy dip to Treasure Box Tuesday today!! PINNED! ♥

    Reply
  14. Jennifer @ Crockpot Gourmet

    January 28, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I love a cheese dip that does not involve Velveeta!! So glad to find this over at Simple Supper Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
  15. Terri Henkels

    January 28, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    I love Queso Dip but I have never found a recipe that I really liked and instead we just buy a big bunch of it to go from the local Mexican restaurant. However, this sounds really good and I think it might just be "the" Queso recipe for me. I am definitely pinning and making it. Stopping by from Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  16. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

    January 28, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

    Reply
  17. MomMaven

    January 29, 2014 at 12:57 am

    These sound great! I hopped over from Your Gonna Love It Tuesday

    Reply
  18. Michelle Meche

    January 29, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    Yum! I love how creamy this looks. Forget manners, I want to dive in!

    Reply
  19. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    January 30, 2014 at 12:24 am

    This sounds great, I love the idea of a creamier dip! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Creativity Unleashed party, I'm pinning this for sure!

    Reply
  20. Mackenzie

    February 1, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Your quarterback dip sounds delicious Evelyn! YUM!

    Reply
  21. Clairejustine oxox

    February 2, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Your dip looks amazing, yum yum we love dips 🙂 thanks for joining us at Creative Mondays, featuring and pinning your post this week 🙂

    Reply
  22. Lori Hart

    February 4, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Congratulations!! Your recipe has been featured at Tasty Tuesdays 47 on my blog, Lori’s Culinary Creations. Hop on over and grab a feature button and link up your latest culinary creations. Congrats again.
    Link- http://bit.ly/1doQZDX
    Lori

    Reply
  23. Tara Noland

    May 24, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Doesn't this look delicious, I love all the ingredients!!! Will have to make this one for sure!!

    Reply
  24. Aunt Bee

    August 9, 2014 at 5:10 am

    This Quarterback Dip would be DANGEROUS around here!!! I wouldn't be able to stop eating it!!!

    Reply
  25. Jodies Kitchen

    September 9, 2014 at 2:51 am

    Thanks so much for the fabulous recipe .I am always looking for recipes to use our pickled jalapenos. Pinning as well.

    Reply
  26. Dan from Platter Talk

    January 13, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Awesome dip here; hoping this will help send the Packers all the way this year!

    Reply
  27. Kecia'sFlavor Breakthrough

    January 13, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    This dip looks creamy and delicious! Perfect for game day or any other party!

    Reply
  28. Jamie Sherman

    January 13, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Perfect for game day!! 🙂

    Reply
  29. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    January 13, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    This dip would be awesome at any party!

    Reply

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