Monterey Jack Cheese Dip Recipes

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix together artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium high heat. Add jalapeño pepper and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add grated cheese and keep stirring until cheese is completely melted.
• Add cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper and stir until combined.
• Pour dip into large bowl. Top with fresh carrots and peppers.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips!

WHITE QUESO (USING MONTEREY JACK CHEESE)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; whisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Slowly pour milk into flour mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in onion powder and garlic powder; simmer for 2 minutes. Add Monterey Jack cheese while stirring constantly until melted, about 5 more minutes.

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE DIP WITH VERDE SALSA

Steps:

• Mix cheese with mayo and peppers until blended.
• Spread onto plate, then use back of spoon to make well in center of dip.
• Spoon salsa into well.

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat and add the Monterey Jack, cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt and fresh pepper. Continuously stir to prevent sticking until the cheeses melt.
• While slowly stirring, add the spinach, artichoke hearts, and scallions. Stir until mixed and the spinach is wilted.
• This dip can be served immediately or served chilled.

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except dressing.
• Add dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate 5-6 hours or overnight.
• Serve w/tortilla chips.

MONTEREY JACK CHILE CON QUESO DIP

Steps:

• MELT butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, red pepper and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened. ADD tomatoes and cook for about two minutes longer or until the mixture has reached a simmer. Add cheese and cream cheese and stir until melted. STIR in cilantro and cumin. Season mixture with black pepper and hot sauce or cayenne. SERVE warm with Spicy Chili Firecrackers.

MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients in a microwavable safe serving dish (a quiche dish works well for this).
• Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes; stir.
• Continue to microwave for 30 seconds each time-stirring well after each 30 seconds-until cheese melts.
• Serve hot with tortilla and/or corn chips.