Homemade Queso Dip {keto / low carb}
Are you looking for the Best Queso Recipe that also fits on your keto or low carb diet? Look no further! So many queso dip recipes out there include a lot of milk or thickeners that have carbs. This one is a perfect substitute that is delicious and super easy to make.
Servings: 10
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 ounces Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 oz can green chilis, drained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced minced
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a double boiler, combine butter, heavy whipping cream, spices (reserving 1 tablespoon of cilantro to sprinkle on top of the queso dip before serving), and water and bring to a slow boil then reduce heat to low.
- Slowly add cheese one handful at a time stirring with a whisk each time before adding more. Continue adding the cheese a little bit at a time while stirring continuously until all the cheese is added. I have found that using a whisk helps to incorporate the cheeses.
- Add the drained green chilis to the keto queso and stir to combine.
- Garnish the top with the remaining tablespoon of cilantro before serving. Serve immediately or pour queso dip into a small crock pot to keep warm.
Notes
Note for making better queso dip
- Make sure to use a block of cheese and hand shred or grate this yourself. Not only do pre-shredded cheeses often contain fillers to keep them from sticking, but they also don’t melt as easily as a block of cheese will in this recipe. To make it simple to grate fast, toss your block of cheese in the freezer for a little bit before time to make the recipe. It will shred easily without crumbling too much.
- Bring the grated cheese to room temperature before melting.
- Don't bring it to a hard boil. Boiling cheese will cause it to seize and clump. Once the cheese is melted remove from the heat.
- Add cheese slowly to low heat and stir but don't stir too vigorously.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 11.6g | Fat: 20.6g | Fiber: 0.4g