Quarterback Dip

Ditch the processed food and upgrade your game day with our Real Cheese Queso Dip. Made with cheddar, Monterrey Jack, cream cheese, and a hint of spices, this lip-smacking dip promises a healthier, delicious party feast.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword dips, Football Party Food, Football themed party, real cheese queso, Rotel cheese queso

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 231kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

medium saucepan

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 green onions chopped
3 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pint half and half
1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
1 10 ounce 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)

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