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DIY Queso Dip

DIY Queso Dip (Image Source: iStock)

DIY Queso Dip (Image Source: iStock)

DIY Queso Dip
Serves 10

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low fat milk
6 slices American cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons hot sauce*
Salt and pepper

*Adjust to your spice preference

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter and then add in the flour and whisk together. Once combined add the milk and whisk, continue to cook over medium heat, whisking throughout.

  2. Once the mixture starts to bubble, let it boil one additional minute. Then remove it from the heat, add the sliced cheese and shredded cheese. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the salsa, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Serve with whole grain tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings like black beans, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sliced olives, and diced onion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 130 calories, 9 grams fat, 6 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 250 milligrams sodium, 5 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams fiber, 0 grams sugar, 7 grams protein

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