Description
A creamy, flavorful cheese dip with a hint of spice, perfect for dipping pretzels, chips, or veggies—ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add flour and whisk into a paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with pretzels or dippers of choice.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore texture.
- Customize spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
