A homemade hot keto queso dip that's ready in 5 minutes!
There's only a handful of ingredients in this keto queso dip recipe and you can adjust the spice to your taste buds.
This keto dip is perfect for making keto nachos or for a party appetizer.
If you love dips you'll want to make Keto Spinach Dip. This easy guacamole recipe is also simple to make and delicious.
For another appetizer idea you can make Keto Deviled Eggs.
Keto Queso Dip
This keto queso dip is better than any store-bought dip I've had. It's super creamy, has the perfect amount of spices, and I've included the option to make it more or less spicy.
This is the best low carb queso dip you're going to ever make.
Keto Queso Dip Recipe
This keto queso dip recipe only uses seven ingredients, five of which are spices. This keto queso is naturally gluten free, nut free, and relatively healthy.
I don't have a dairy-free version yet but if I make one, I'll come back and update this post.
What to dip in keto queso
You can dip anything you want into this keto queso but here are a few of our favorites:
- Celery sticks
- Bell pepper slices
- Fried cheese crisps (it's a lot of dairy, but it's so good)
- Zucchini sticks
- Pork rinds
- Keto crackers
- Keto bread
- Low carb tortilla chips. They are made from keto tortillas.
This keto queso makes incredible keto nachos! We also like to spoon this keto queso over sliced steak and peppers for a keto Philly cheese steak style meal.
How to store keto queso dip
Store keto queso dip in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or in the freezer for up to two months. Re-heat and stir before serving.
How to make keto queso
- Add the half and half to a small cooking pot and heat just until it starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and turmeric and stir until combined.
- Add in the sharp cheddar cheese and mix until combined and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with your favorite keto friendly dippers.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions please see the recipe below.
Tips for making keto queso
You can grate a block of cheese or use pre-shredded cheese. Just note that sometimes pre-shredded cheeses use fillers to prevent sticking. Always check labels.
You can use half and half, or heavy whipping cream. If you use heavy whipping cream add a couple of table spoons of water to thin it out otherwise your keto queso will be too thick.
If you like your keto queso dip spicier, increase the cayenne pepper or add a small can of diced chiles (drained) to the dip at the end.
If you don't like spice, leave out the cayenne pepper.
If you have any questions, please leave me a comment below.
Cheese for Keto Queso
We like to use sharp cheddar because of the extra flavor and color that it adds to this keto queso recipe. You can use your favorite cheese.
Some other types of cheese to use to make keto queso are Colby jack, white cheddar, and habanero cheddar cheese.
If you love dip you'll want to make my Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip next.
Looking for more snack and appetizer ideas, check out our post on keto snacks.
Other dips and condiments you might like:
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Keto Queso
A homemade hot keto queso dip that's ready in 5 minutes! There's only a handful of ingredients in this keto queso dip recipe and you can adjust the spice to your taste buds. This keto dip is perfect for making keto nachos or serving up at a party.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup half and half
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (or more for more spice)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional: 4 oz. green chiles
Instructions
- Add the half and half to a small cooking pot and heat just until it starts to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and turmeric and stir until combined.
- Add in the sharp cheddar cheese and stir until combined and the cheese is melted. If desired, stir in green chiles (optional).
- Serve hot with your favorite keto friendly dippers.
Notes
- You can grate a block of cheese or use pre-shredded cheese. Just note that sometimes pre-shredded cheeses use fillers to prevent sticking. Always check labels.
- You can use half and half, or heavy whipping cream. If you use heavy whipping cream add a couple of table spoons of water to thin it out otherwise your keto queso will be too thick.
- If you like your keto queso dip spicier, increase the cayenne pepper or add a small can of diced chiles (drained) to the dip at the end.
- If you don't like spice, leave out the cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: ¼ cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 260mgCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
Kathy
I enjoyed this as a dip for chichirones. I used some canned spicy Hatch chiles. Very tasty. Thanks for sharing.
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I am so glad you like it! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.
Michael B.
Excellent substitution to store bought queso. So much cleaner. I used less cream and added a can of chopped chiles. Vegetables are excellent with this dip; I cheated and ate a few tortilla chips with it as well. Easy to make and tasty. Will freeze the leftovers.
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I am so glad you like it. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let me know.