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Keto Queso

Melty cheese dip with barely any carbs!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Latin, Mexican
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 4 ounces of white cheddar, shredded
  • 2 ounces of colby jack or monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons of heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons of salsa (red or green)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Add 2 inches of water into a sauce pan and place over medium high heat
  • Choose a heat proof glass bowl that fits over the saucepan, but does not come into contact with the water in the bottom of the sauce pan
  • Place 2 tablespoons of butter, 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of red or green salsa (whichever you prefer) and 2 tablespoons of water into the glass bowl
  • Place the bowl over the sauce pan
  • Bring the water to a low boil
  • Gently whisk until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is very warm
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and slow begin whisking the shredded cheese in a little at a time
  • Once all of the cheese has melted, transfer to serving dish/es and enjoy!