Homemade Jalapeno Cheese Dip (Inspired by Fritos)
My cheddar jalapeno cheese dip is made from scratch with wholesome ingredients and inspired by Fritos. It's creamy, cheesy, and mildly spiced: great for tortilla chips or soft pretzels! The best part is, you can whip it up in only 10 minutes. My husband and I love enjoying this dip during football season. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (best when shredded at home)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (or shredded using a cheese grater)
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a medium sized pan.
- Once butter is melted, turn heat down to low and add flour. Whisking for 1 minute.
- Add milk and whisk until combined.
- Turn up heat to low-medium and add in shredded cheese, salt, and jalapeños (diced or shredded)
- Whisk to combine until melted and jalapeños are cooked, about 5 minutes
- Once combined, smooth, and thickened remove from heat and serve! Cheese will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
Please see blog post for all kinds of helpful tips and storage information.
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This recipe is inspired by Fritos Jalapeno Cheddar dip. My recipe is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Fritos company in any way.
This recipe was developed from scratch in my kitchen by me, Molly LaFontaine, and tested many times to ensure success. Just like all of my recipes on Plum Branch Home. They're created with purpose, cherished in our own home, and developed with my experiences, trial and error, and skills. NEVER AI (artificial intelligence).