How exactly do you take queso dip, one of the most indulgent apps ever, and keep it in line with your health goals? Simple! Skinny Queso Dip! Replacing the milk with lower-fat coconut milk helps reduce the guilt, as does using Greek yogurt for that extra tang instead of sour cream. Skinny Queso Dip is just as creamy, cheesy, spicy, and luxurious as its traditional counterpart, and it’s just crying out for you to dive in and indulge with tortilla chips, veggies, or whatever else you love to dip! Lose the pounds but never lose the flavor with Skinny Queso Dip!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeƱo, seeded and diced
- 1 Roma tomato, diced, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2 –Add the garlic and the jalapeƱo to the melted butter and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3 –Stir in the tomato until softened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4 –Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Step 5 –Gradually whisk in the coconut milk and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6 –Stir in the cheddar, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 –Stir in the chili powder and the cumin and season the mixture with the salt and the pepper, to taste.
Step 8 –Stir in the Greek yogurt until well-combined, about 1 minute.
Step 9 –Serve immediately and garnish with the extra tomatoes, the avocado, and the cilantro.
