This KETO QUESO DIP is the perfect snack! We serve it up with all kinds of low carb options (keep reading for ideas!), and we love to drizzle it over low carb burrito bowls and tacos!
Here I am again, with more Mexican inspired goodness!
Can’t stop, won’t stop.
The past couple of months have brought you keto salsa and keto guacamole. It only seemed right that I round things out with some keto queso!
This low carb queso is smooth, creamy, and incredibly cheesy! It’s easy to customize – make it more or less spicy, skip the onions, etc.
Once you have the basic cheese sauce ratio down, you can really make this dip however you like!
How to:
Melt some butter in a skillet and then stir in some onion, jalapeno, and cumin.
Once the veggies have softened up, add in a block of cream cheese along with some cream and water. Let them melt together and get nice and creamy.
Stir in some cheddar and Monterey jack. We prefer to shred our own cheese – it melts more smoothly because it doesn’t have any starch on the cheese to keep it from sticking.
Once the cheese is smooth and melted, we like to top our queso off with a bit of pico de gallo. Store bought is fine or you can make your own. Shall I share my recipe for that too? 
A big scoop of guacamole would also be tasty!
What to dip in low carb queso dip:
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To make low carb tortilla chips, start with a couple of low carb flour tortillas. Cut into triangles using a pizza cutter, spritz with oil spray, sprinkle with salt, and bake until crispy!
More low carb snacks:
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Keto Queso
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
This keto queso is perfect for dipping your favorite low carb snack, but we also like to drizzle it over a low carb burrito bowl or dunk grilled chicken in it!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey jack
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion, jalapeno, and cumin and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.
- Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and water to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, whisking constantly, until all of the cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add additional water as desired to reach the consistency you prefer.
Notes
We like to top our queso with pico de gallo before serving.
You can add extra jalapeno to make this spicier or skip it altogether to keep it more mild.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1/4 cup
Amount Per Serving Calories 298Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 82mgSodium 523mgCarbohydrates 3gNet Carbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 10g
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