Nelda's Cheese Salsa
Get ready to wow your taste buds with Nelda's Cheese Salsa, a rich and creamy dip that's as easy to make as it is irresistible! Featuring the perfect fusion of Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and zesty canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, this crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. A touch of sour cream, ground cumin, and garlic powder enhances the flavor, while an optional kick of fresh jalapeño adds customizable heat. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this velvety cheese salsa pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for tacos and nachos. Perfect for game days, parties, or simple snacks, Nelda's Cheese Salsa is the ultimate melty, savory treat for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 10 ounces Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 1 Fresh jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the Velveeta cheese into 1-inch cubes for faster melting.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain).
Step 3
Heat the mixture over medium heat on the stovetop, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Alternatively, microwave the mixture in 1-minute increments, stirring after each interval until the cheeses are fully melted and creamy.
Step 4
Once the cheese mixture is well combined, stir in the sour cream, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
Step 5
If using, add the finely diced fresh jalapeño for an extra kick of spice. Adjust the quantity to your heat preference.
Step 6
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and smooth.
Step 7
Transfer the cheese salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, as a dip for veggies, or as a topping for tacos and nachos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1096.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2385.4 |
| Total Fat 198.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 125.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 610.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8306.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.8g | |
| Protein 101.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2861.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 804.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories