Description
A warm, melty dip perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, served with chips, bread, and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of melty cheese (Velveeta style)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- A splash of milk (optional)
- Cooked sausage or ground beef (optional)
- Corn chips, sliced baguette, and crunchy veggies for serving
Instructions
- Cut the cheese into chunks and place in a pot over low heat.
- Stir until it starts melting, then add the shredded cheddar.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- If the dip looks too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
- Keep the dip warm on the lowest heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Serve with corn chips, sliced baguette, and crunchy veggies, topping with extra cheddar if desired.
Notes
Serve in a fun, colorful way with purple, green, and gold napkins to match the Mardi Gras theme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg