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Easy Keto Queso Cheese Dip

Last Updated January 6, 2021. Published January 6, 2021 By Davinah

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This delicious quick & easy Keto Queso is an unprocessed, homemade version of the Mexican classic cheese dip. Serve with veggies, low-carb tortilla chips, or pork rinds for an awesome party appetizer or snack.

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Why You Should Make This

Traditional Queso is often made with either processed cheese product, or with a binder such as wheat flour.

If you’re looking for a recipe with ingredients that you can pronounce and free of things like gluten, then this recipe is for you.

I use heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded Mexican cheese to create a thick, luscious homemade cheese dip.

Plus, I add onion, jalapeno, and additional spices to give this queso bold flavor and a little kick.

Ingredients Needed

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How to Make Easy Queso Dip

Melt butter in a saucepan and saute onions and jalapeños (photo 1).

Turn the heat to low and add the remaining ingredients to the pan (photo 2).

Stir occasionally until smooth (photo 3).

Pair with low-carb tortillas, pork rinds, sliced jalapeños, Pico De Gallo, or vegetables & enjoy (photo 4).

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Top Cooking Tips & FAQs

  • Cook on low: be sure to cook this Keto Queso Dip over lower heat to prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Substitute smoked cheese for a smokey flavor: just be sure to keep the overall amount of cheese the same.
Can you make queso in the Ninja Foodi?

Yes! Simply use the “Sear/Sauté” function on “medium” to sauté the vegetables. You can turn the heat down to “medium-low” before adding the rest of the ingredients.

Can you add meat?

Yes! If you’d like to add ground meat or sausage like chorizo, simply brown it in the pan first. Skip the butter and use 2 tbsp of reserved cooking fat to saute the peppers and onions. Depending on the meat you use, adjust the salt to your taste. I’d recommend 1/2 pound of meat.

Help! My queso is thick. How can you thin it out?

Since this recipe uses unprocessed ingredients and thickens naturally, you’ll notice that it gets thick after sitting. To reheat and thin this queso out, you can add 1 tbsp of water or heavy cream at a time until it returns to its original dippable texture.

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Easy Homemade Keto Queso Recipe

A quick & easy Keto Queso recipe that uses unprocessed ingredients. A perfect homemade version of the Mexican classic cheese dip.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Ready in: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Servings: 10
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno, diced
  • 1 cup Organic Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend, shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, optional

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat
  • Add the diced onions and peppers and cook until they are tender (2-3 minutes)
  • Turn the heat to low. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, water, spices, and shredded cheese
  • Stir occasionally until the cheese is melted and has the consistency of queso ( about 10 minutes).

Nutrition Details

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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