Nelson's Mexican Cheese Dip

Dive into the irresistible world of creamy, savory indulgence with Nelson's Mexican Cheese Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer loaded with bold flavors and hearty textures. Featuring a luxurious blend of Velveeta and cream cheese, this dip is elevated with the perfect kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground beef, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder. Freshly sautéed onion, garlic, and jalapeño infuse layers of depth and spice, while an optional splash of milk allows you to customize the consistency to your liking. Garnished with vibrant cilantro and paired with crispy tortilla chips, this dip is ideal for game days, parties, or a casual snack with a Tex-Mex twist. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, Nelson's Mexican Cheese Dip will become your go-to recipe for creamy cheese dips that impress and satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz Velveeta cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.25 cup milk (optional, for thinning)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 (for serving) tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and dicing the jalapeño. Set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set the beef aside.

Step 3

3. Using the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

4. Stir in the cumin powder and chili powder, cooking for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

5. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the Velveeta cheese and cream cheese, both cut into small cubes for faster melting.

Step 6

6. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and smooth.

Step 7

7. Add the cooked ground beef and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained) into the cheese mixture. Mix well to combine.

Step 8

8. If the dip is too thick for your liking, add the optional milk, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 9

9. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve warm with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1643.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3404.3

Total Fat 266.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 144.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 879.2mg	0%
Sodium 8707.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 55.9g
Protein 179.2g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 2906.2mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2218.3mg	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: 67.7%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 12.1%