Cheesy Mexicali Dip Food

MEXICALI DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth.
• Pour into a bowl and add green onions, black olives, jalapeño, and cheese.
• Stir to combine and chill for at least a half hour before serving. Serve with tortilla chips or veggies.
• Makes 2 ½ cups or 10 servings (¼ cup each). Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

QUESO (MEXICAN CHEESE DIP)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-sized pot over medium-heat. Sauté the green onions (white parts only) for 4 minutes, until soft. Then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes in with juices with the chiles, cumin, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
• Mix cornstarch into the pot, then pour in the evaporated milk, stirring well to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then add the cheese, mixing well. Cook, while stirring, until cheese just melts through the milk and transforms into a smooth sauce. Take off heat immediately.
• Stir in cilantro, green onions (reserved green parts) and season with salt to taste if needed. Mix well.Serve warm.Tip: Queso thickens when cooled.

SPICY MEXICAN CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine corn, cream cheese, Mexican-blend cheese, and jalapeno peppers in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
• Remove dip from the oven. Top with chopped bacon and shredded Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 10 more minutes.

EASY CHEESY MEXICAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread cream cheese evenly on the bottom of casserole dish.
• Layer chili on top of the cream cheese.
• Distribute grated cheese evenly over the top.
• Bake in oven until cheese melts, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips.