Spicy Queso Dip

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced

1 tablespoon oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (16-oz.) package pepper Jack pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed

1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Cook onion in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2. Combine cheese, tomatoes, and onion mixture in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes, stirring every 2 1/2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Southern Living

May 2011

Spicy Ranch

-1 clove garlic

-1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

-1 cup sour cream

-1/4 cup buttermilk

-1/4 cup loose packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

-1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

-1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

-1 teaspoon dried dill

-1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes

-2 drops Worcestershire sauce

-Pinch cayenne pepper

-Pinch ground white pepper

Directions

• Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
• Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri