Store a leftover cheese dip in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Cheese dip is a popular appetizer in many restaurants and at parties and gatherings. It can accompany a variety of foods, such as breads, chips and vegetables. However, both hot and cold cheese dips rarely stand the test of time when storing them. Thin, slimy skin forms quickly over unrefrigerated cheese dip making it nearly inedible or at the very least, unappetizing. Placing a container of leftover cheese dip in a tightly sealed zip-top plastic bag and storing it in the refrigerator will ensure your cheese dip will stay fresher longer.
Instructions
1. Place the open container of cheese dip in a zip-top plastic bag.
2. Squeeze all of the air out of the bag and then seal it closed with firm, even pressure. The bag should form a tight seal and prevent any air from entering and forming skin over the top of the dip.
3. Refrigerate the cheese dip.
4. Remove the cheese dip from the bag when you wish to eat it. If there is any skin on the top, gently skim off as much of it as you can with a spoon.
5. Place the cheese dip in a microwave-safe bowl and heat the it for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave. Continue to heat in 10-second intervals in the microwave until the desired consistency is achieved. You can also reheat the dip on the stove on low to medium heat.
6. Stir the heated cheese dip rapidly with a spoon. If there are any lumps or cold spots in the dip, place it in the microwave or on the stove and heat for another minute until the dip is warmed through. Stir again with a spoon after reheating.
7. Let the dip cool if you'd rather eat it cold.
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