So, I got this sheet of coupons in the mail for our local butcher shop. One of them was for a free container of queso dip when you spend $10 or more. I am in there at least once a week and always spend more than $10 (oh meat, you're so expensive), so I decided to redeem that bad boy.
Queso, to me, means a hot cheesy dip for tortilla chips. When I asked the butcher how to reheat the stuff, he looked at me a little weird and said, "uhm...you eat it cold." Cold queso? Whaaa? My world is upside down!
I got home, broke out some chips, and oh. mah. goodness. So, so good. I knew I had to figure out how to make it, because I needed it in my life, but also didn't want to pay $6.99/lb.
I Googled around and didn't find anything that was *exactly* right. I ended up mish-mashing a few recipes together, and I think it's pretty close to the original. It's still not queso-y to me, so I've come up with a new name.
Flippin' Fantastic Nacho Dip
8oz cream cheese, softened
16oz sour cream
1.25oz of your favorite taco seasoning (homemade or store bought!)
1 packet of dehydrated vegetable soup mix (I have yet to find a homemade alternative for this, so I used Lipton's. Anyone?)
1c of your favorite salsa (home canned by my parents, in this case)
1/2c shredded cheddar cheese
Blend together all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate overnight. Done.
I realize it doesn't look like much in the photo. If you were taking it to a picnic or having people over, you could definitely pretty it up by sprinkling the cheese on top and maybe adding a few green onions.
That looks fantastic! And easy enough for even me, the cooking dunce, to try!
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