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A chip being dipped into a bowl of spicy cheddar cheese dip.

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Yields: 1 ½ cups of dip
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Shinee
This seriously addicting cheddar cheese dip is rich, spicy, and made without processed cheese! Tips and tricks for making silky smooth cheese sauce are included! 
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk Note 1
  • ½ cup regular sour cream Note 2
  • 8 oz (225 g) extra sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated Note 3
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add chopped jalapeño. Sauté for a minute.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 jalapeno
  • Meanwhile, in a small cup mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth.
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Add the remaining milk, cornstarch mixture and sour cream into the sautéed jalapeño. Mix until combined.
    ½ cup whole milk, ½ cup regular sour cream
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and add the cheddar cheese. Melt the cheese slowly, stirring constantly.
    8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • Stir in hot sauce.
    1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips.
    Tortilla chips for serving

Notes

Note 1: Use full-fat, whole milk for the smoothest texture
Note 2: Use full fat sour cream instead of not reduced fat stuff.
Note 3: Make sure you buy a high-quality brand of block cheese, and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese are coated with anti-clumping coating making it harder to melt.
Storing Tips: 
- Refrigerate leftover cheddar cheese dip in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, gently warm the cheese dip in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously. If the dip has become too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it back out to a smooth and creamy consistency.  
- I don’t recommend freezing leftover dip, because it can become grainy after it’s thawed. 

Nutrition

Servings: 0.5 cup
Calories: 454kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 38g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 637mg