Keto Salsa con Queso

Indulge in a rich and creamy twist on a classic with this Keto Salsa con Queso, a low-carb cheese dip that's packed with bold flavors and just the right amount of spice. Featuring a luscious blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty Pepper Jack, this recipe takes traditional queso up a notch with the addition of unsweetened salsa, finely chopped jalapeños, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Topped off with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, this crowd-pleasing dip is ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for keto-friendly dippers like pork rinds or celery sticks. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a cozy snack night, this keto queso dip satisfies cravings without straying from your low-carb goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Unsweetened salsa
• 1 whole Jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and cream cheese.

Step 2

Stir continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Pepper Jack cheeses to the saucepan, stirring constantly until fully melted and creamy.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the unsweetened salsa, finely chopped jalapeño, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 5

Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting spices for personal preference.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Transfer the Keto Salsa con Queso to a serving dish and enjoy warm with keto-friendly dippers like pork rinds, celery sticks, or almond flour crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(962.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2563.0

Total Fat 224.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 694.5mg	0%
Sodium 3672.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 90.9g	0%

Vitamin D 72.0IU	0%
Calcium 2592.8mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1091.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.0%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 5.6%