This Mexican Restaurant Cheese Dip is rich, velvety, and full of zesty flavor—just like the kind you crave from your favorite local taquería. With melted white American cheese, jalapeños, green chiles, and a touch of cumin and garlic, it’s the perfect dip for tortilla chips, drizzling over nachos, or serving alongside fajitas and tacos.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb white American cheese, cubed (from the deli counter is best)
- ½ cup milk (plus more as needed for consistency)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled; adjust to heat preference)
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
