This Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip is just 52 calories per 1/3 cup (that is a BIG serving!) It’s low sugar and low carb and packed with 5.1g of protein too! Packed with flavor, I was able to cut 100’s of calories with just a few low calorie tricks. All while making this low calorie queso cheese dip 100% all-natural.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Olive oil spray
- 1 small onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilis
- 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups fat free sharp cheddar cheese
Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Healthy Queso Cheese Dip Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can make this dip ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge to add to your favorite dishes all week long.
Storage: Will hold sin the fridge for 5 days, will need to be mixed before using.
Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip Recipe
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Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip
This Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip is just 52 calories per serving (1/3 cup).I used sharp cheddar cheese to make this low calorie recipe, it means we won't need as much to get a super cheesy dip. Special Tip: You can thin out the dip more by adding almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. And you can thicken the dip more by simmering for an additional 5-8 minutes. Serve with my Low Calorie Chips, or Low Calorie Soft Pretzels.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 small onion minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilis
- 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups fat free sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, and spray with olive oil.
- Add the onion, salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until soft, add in the garlic, cumin and chili powder, and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl combine the almond milk and cornstarch and whisk together until there are no lumps.
- Slowly add the milk mixture to the onions whisking while you pour.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 5-8 minutes until thick.
- Remove from the heat and add in the tomato, green chilis, and cream cheese, mix to melt and combine. Then add in the cheddar slowly 1/4 cup at a time, mix well until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is thick.
- Serve hot with chips, vegetable sticks, or my Low Calorie Soft Pretzels (recipe above!)
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5.1gFat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gCalcium: 162mgIron: 1mg
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