Cheesy Low Carb Con Queso Dip

• October 01, 2014
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Overview:

Game time or anytime, this insanely easy and delicious cheese dip is the "go-to" choice in our house and has many variations that will make you feel like a kitchen pro when you slide this low carb wonder across the table.

Everyone will be reaching for it with their favorite chips. (See our homemade low carb corn chip recipe, and enjoy!) Best thing is - it is truly no fuss, fast and all low carb!

- Brenda

Ingredients:

1 - 4 oz. Package Cream Cheese, Regular or Light Version
1 Cup Sour cream
1 - 16 oz. package of Kraft Deli Deluxe American Cheese Slices- 2% milk
1 Cup Salsa (use your favorite, but we love Herdez - it's also very low in carbs)
1 Small can Green chiles (mild, 4.5 oz)
1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Thick It Up™ Low Carb Thickener (Optional, if a thicker dip is desired)

Instructions:

In large, microwave safe bowl, place cream cheese, and cheese slices, torn in half.

Heat on high for 1 or 2 minutes until cheeses are melted. (May also be melted in saucepan over low, if desired.) Remove and stir with spoon. Stir in sour cream, salsa and green chilis. Stir in Thick it Up™ if using. Serve with homemade low carb corn chip recipe.

Cook's tip: Choose a serving bowl that's microwave safe so you can fix and serve in the same warm bowl. It makes clean-up a snap, especially if you lick the spoon.

Cheesy Low Carb Con Queso Dip

Variations:

To Make Party Clam Con Queso Cheese Dip, omit shrimp and replace with two, 5 ounce cans of chopped clams, drained.

To make Chili Con Queso Cheese Dip, omit sour cream; add two cups of cooked, ground beef. Sprinkle in a few drops of hot sauce , if desired.

To Make Bacon Con Queso Cheese Dip; add ¾ cup of cooked crumbled bacon pieces.

To Make South of the Border Con Queso Cheese Dip; add ½ cup chopped onion and 4 oz. can of diced green chilies. Sprinkle in a few drops of Hot Sauce, if desired.

To Make Pepperoni Pizza Con Queso Cheese Dip, add ½ cup chopped pepperoni and ½ cup pizza sauce to recipe and top with sprinkled on grated parmesan cheese.

To Make Spinach Artichoke Con Queso Cheese Dip, add 1 cup frozen, defrosted chopped spinach and 1-1/4 ounce can of artichokes, drained. Sprinkle with lemon/pepper seasoning, if desired.

Cheesy Low Carb Con Queso Dip

To Make Shrimp Cheese Dip, add 10 oz. bag of frozen small, cooked and deveined shrimp, defrosted.

This dip also makes a great open-faced cheeseburger (rarebit style). Just heat and spoon over a cooked hamburger.

Cheesy Low Carb Con Queso Dip

This recipe is very versatile and makes a super cheese sauce to keep on hand for pasta sauces and main dish meals like chicken and rice. Just spoon in the desired amount. I'm happy to share it with you.

Makes 16 servings about 3 rounded Tablespoons cheese dip per serving . Less than 2 net carbs per serving.