Cheese dip

Cheese dip made at home is fresh and tastier than the store bought ones. This dip is quick and super easy to make. This is a basic dip which can be customised by adding various seasonings to suit your taste buds.

You may like to try our other recipes Cheesy Peppers and Enchiladas.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients for Cheese dip

1 tablespoon plain flour
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Pinch of paprika
Salt to taste

Directions for Cheese dip

1. Heat a sauce pan; add butter and flour and saute till aromatic

2. Switch off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes

3. Stir in the milk and whisk to mix well. Switch on the heat and bring it to boil while stirring continuously

4. Add the cheese, salt, paprika and mix

Heat a sauce pan; add butter and flour and saute till aromatic.
Switch off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Stir in the milk and whisk to mix well.
Switch on the heat and bring it to boil while stirring continuously.
Add the cheese, salt, paprika and mix.
Adjust the seasoning.
If the sauce is too thick then add more milk.

Note: Various seasonings can be added like Cajun spice, peri peri spice, a pinch of garlic powder, cumin, or even cayenne pepper. Stir in a few sliced green onions, chopped jalapenos or olives.

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