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Homemade gluten free cheese dip in a small black crockpot

Cheese Dip

A delicious, smooth cheese dip that is perfect for dipping homemade baked pretzels or serving with a nacho bar.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C chicken stock
  • 2 TBSP cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 C sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 C medium cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp hot sauce I love De La Viuda
  • 1/8 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder
  • salt/pepper to taste I usually do a 2-1 ratio of dashes of salt to pepper

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 cheese grater
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spoon and ladle

Method
 

  1. In a small sauce pan, add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  2. Grate cheeses and place in a medium/large bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix it well into the shredded cheeses.
  3. Once the chicken stock has come to a simmer, SLOWLY add handfuls of the cheese/cornstarch mixture. Make sure you still well and constantly when adding the cheese. Wait until one handful is fully melted before adding the next handful of cheese/cornstarch mixture.
  4. When all the cheese/cornstarch mixture has been added, and this should only take a few minutes, then add your hot sauce and seasonings to taste.
  5. Serve immediately or keep warm in a small crock pot if serving with a nacho or pretzel bar.
  6. Store leftovers in the fridge.