Queso Blanco (White Cheese Dip)
This Queso Blanco (White Cheese Dip) is a creamy, smooth, restaurant-style cheese dip made with white American cheese, green chilies, and warm spices. Perfect for parties, nachos, or dipping, this easy queso blanco recipe delivers rich flavor and velvety texture in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- White American cheese, chopped or shredded
- Milk or half-and-half
- Butter
- Green chilies (canned, diced)
- Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- Garlic, minced
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in milk or half-and-half and heat gently (do not boil).
- Gradually add the white American cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Mix in diced green chilies and optional jalapeño.
- Season with onion powder, cumin, and salt to taste.
- Continue stirring until the queso is creamy and fully combined.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite sides.
Notes
Keep heat low to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy.Add extra milk if the dip thickens too much.For a richer texture, use half-and-half or evaporated milk.Customize with cooked ground beef, or diced tomatoes.
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