Hot Cheese Dip
Hot, rich and creamy, this Hot Cheese Dip is the perfect appetizer to add to your party table. Simply irresistible. Pretzels, crusty bread, and vegetables all taste better when dipped in hot cheese. Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 T. Butter
- 2 T. Flour
- 1 c. Whole milk
- 2 t. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 t. Smoked paprika
- 2 oz. Cream cheese
- 8 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Thinly sliced scallions for serving
- Pretzels and crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, just until the raw flour taste cooks out. It will turn into a thick paste.
- Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon, and smoked paprika.
- Continue cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Continue cooking and stirring constantly until the cheese has melted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with fresh scallions.
- Serve alongside some pretzels or crusty bread for dipping.
- Enjoy!