Tex-Mex Queso & Dip

For queso:
1 Tex-Mex Queso & Dip mix
1 cup milk
4 oz. (about 1/2 cup) cream cheese, cut into cubes
4 oz. (about 1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. lime juice

For dip:
1 Tex-Mex Queso & Dip mix
1 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:
For queso: In a small pot, stir Tex-Mex Queso & Dip mix and milk over medium-high heat for 3 min. until mixture comes to a simmer. Lower heat to medium-low, add cream cheese, and stir for 4 min. until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheese and lime juice until smooth. Serve hot.
For dip: In a small bowl, combine Tex-Mex Queso & Dip mix and sour cream. Cover and chill for 30 min. or until ready to serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Top with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, avocado, or cilantro.

NOTES: For a vegan version of queso, use plant-based milk and cheese.
For a vegan version of dip, use plant-based sour cream alternative.

YIELDS:
Serves 6

Tex-Mex Queso & Dip Q&A

How to make Tex-Mex queso?

To make Tex-Mex queso: In a small pot, combine Tex-Mex Queso & Dip Mix with milk. Stir over medium-high heat for about 3 min., or until milk comes to a simmer. Lower heat to medium-low, add cream cheese, and whisk constantly for about 4 min., or until cream cheese has melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese and lime juice. Thin with additional milk as needed. Serve immediately or keep in a slow cooker on "warm."

What do I serve with Tex-Mex dip?

Serve Tex-Mex dip with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables or potato chips. Use Tex-Mex dip as a topping for a Mexican-inspired meal, or sauce for macaroni.

How to make spicy queso dip?

To make a spicy queso dip: Combine Tex-Mex Queso & Dip Mix with sour cream. Best when refrigerated for at least 30 min. before serving. Top with: Hot sauce, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, and cilantro. Use as: A tortilla chip dip, topping for a Mexican-inspired meal, or sauce for macaroni. Serves 6.