Description
Get ready for a spooky night with this hauntingly delicious Spooky Ghost Pepper Queso Dip! Perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, this spicy and cheesy treat will be the highlight of your Halloween gathering!
Ingredients
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1/2 cup diced ghost peppers (or to taste)
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– Salt to taste
– Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
1.
2. 1. In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat.
3. 2. Stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth.
4. 3. Gradually add the milk, stirring until the mixture is creamy.
5. 4. Mix in the diced ghost peppers, tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
6. 5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
7. 6. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
– Adjust the amount of ghost peppers to control the spice level.
– This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: queso, dip, spicy, ghost pepper, Halloween