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Cotija queso dip in a bowl.

Cotija Queso Dip

Our cotija queso dip is made super creamy from 3 varieties of cheese in 15 minutes flat! Top it with diced tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 33
Carbs 5
Protein 16
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz. American cheese diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 oz. pepper jack cheese shredded (~½ cup)
  • 6 oz. cotija cheese divided (~¾ cup)
  • ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • ½ large tomato diced
  • ¼ medium red onion minced

Instructions

  • Heat a small saucepan over low heat and add the heavy cream. Bring it to a simmer.
  • Add the white American cheese, pepper jack cheese, and ½ cup of cotija cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted.
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  • Transfer the cheese sauce to a bowl and garnish with cilantro, tomato, onion, and remaining cotija cheese.
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  • Serve with chips or use it as a taco dip.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g