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Copycat 54th Street Gringo Dip

A creamy, cheesy gringo dip made with Velveeta queso blanco, spinach, Pico de Gallo, and Parmesan — perfect for serving hot with chips.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 5 ouncesfrozen spinach
  • 16 ouncesVelveeta queso blancoor 1 package cut into large cubes
  • 1 1/4 cupswhole milk
  • 1 1/2 cupsprepared Pico de Gallo
  • 1/4 cupParmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper*

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Defrost 5 ounces frozen spinach completely. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible, then roughly chop the spinach.
  2. Cut 16 ounces Velveeta queso blanco into large cubes.
  3. Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cubed Velveeta and stir constantly until the cheese begins to melt and becomes smooth.
  4. Pour in 1 1/4 cups whole milk and whisk or stir until the cheese and milk are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups prepared Pico de Gallo, the chopped spinach, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Continue stirring over low heat until the dip is hot and the ingredients are evenly combined. The dip will thicken slightly as it sits.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with chips.

Notes

Becky’s Tips
*Add
more or less cayenne
depending on your spice level preference.