Zesty Cheese Dip
This dip is perfect with our Soft Pretzel Bites, but it’s also delicious for dipping tortilla chips or your favorite veggies. You can certainly buy a jar of cheese dip in the store, but this dip is so much better; and, it doesn’t have any of those weird ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to make your own cheese dip and you have the added benefit of being able to adjust the heat to your preference.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a medium size saucepan over over medium heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add the flour, stirring to combine with the butter until it forms a paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly
- Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Cook for about 5 minutes, while continuing to whisk. The mixture should become smooth and thickened. Add the grated cheese and whisk until it is melted and the cheese dip is smooth. Whisk in the hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If you want to add a bit more kick to the cheese dip, add some additional hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- The cheese dip should be of a pourable consistency. If it gets too thick, whisk in a couple of drops of milk until the dip is thick, yet still pourable. .
Recipe Notes
Tips:
You can make this zesty cheese dip ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until needed, then warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
