Crispy Fried Tortilla Chips with Creamy Cheese Dip
Homemade Creamy Cheese Dip Served with Perfectly Fried Tortilla Chips Recipe
Lately, spicy, fiery dishes and rich, decadent cheese creations have been running in parallel popularity. It seems that even when ordering favorites like chicken or pizza for the kids, a side of cheese sauce is often included. Likewise, cheese sauce is practically a must-have with nachos as a beer snack. But guess what? You can easily make a delicious cheese sauce right at home! This recipe shows you how to create a smooth, luscious cream cheese dip that’s perfect for pairing with freshly fried, crunchy tortilla chips.
For the Chips
- 2 Tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Cream Cheese Dip
- 50g Cream cheese (or 9 pieces of Laughing Cow cheese)
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1 Tbsp Sweetened condensed milk or syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 50g Cream cheese (or 9 pieces of Laughing Cow cheese)
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 1 Tbsp Sweetened condensed milk or syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To start making your smooth and savory cream cheese dip, place the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of milk into a bowl. Mash them together thoroughly with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy. If you’re using block cream cheese, letting it come to room temperature beforehand will make it much easier to blend.
Step 2
Next, add 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk or syrup to the mashed cream cheese mixture and stir well. You can adjust the amount of condensed milk to your preference for sweetness; feel free to add a little more if you enjoy a sweeter dip.
Step 3
Now, stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to add a bright, zesty note to your cream cheese dip. The lemon juice helps to cut through the richness of the cream cheese, enhancing the overall flavor profile and making it more complex and delightful.
Step 4
For an extra layer of flavor and texture, finely chop 4 almonds and a pinch of dried cranberries. Add these chopped nuts and dried fruits to the cheese sauce and mix everything together until well combined. Your delicious cream cheese dip is now ready!
Step 5
Cut each tortilla into 6 equal wedges. Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep pan or pot to cover the chips, and heat it over medium heat. Carefully fry the tortilla wedges in batches until they are golden brown and crispy. Fried tortilla chips are incredibly satisfying, arguably even more so than crackers like Ivy. After all, anything freshly fried just tastes amazing!
