Queso Blanco Dip is a creamy, spicy, perfectly smooth and cheesy dip just like they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Queso blanco is a melted cheese dip that’s delicious every which way you eat it.
I’ve had a lot of pretty good queso dip in my life. I mean, we’re talking ooey gooey melted cheese with Mexican flavors. What’s not to like about that?
Still, I have no qualms saying that the Queso Blanco recipe I’m sharing today is the BEST Queso Blanco Dip I’ve had. It’s not just a fine-tasting easy dish to set out with a bag of chips for parties. This Queso Blanco recipe is so tasty that I found myself wanting to add it to just about everything.
Smother a burrito with this queso, pour it on a burger, drizzle it across roasted potatoes, pour it over Spanish rice, layer in into nachos or dip your chips in it. However you enjoy this Queso Blanco Dip, it’s sure to knock your socks off.
The BEST Queso Blanco Dip
It only takes a few minutes to make Queso Blanco Dip {a.k.a. Spicy White Cheese Dip} at home. This hot dip tastes so fantastic, you might never order it from a restaurant again.
Prep: 1min
Total: 6min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ pound White American Cheese (roughly chopped into 1″ pieces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chile (frozen or canned will work fine)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices (diced fine)
- 1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapenos
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup water
- dash of cumin
Instruction:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium size glass bowl. Microwave for five minutes, pausing to stir after every minute. The dip will be very watery at first, but it will thicken as it finishes cooking.
- Serve hot, poured over just about anything that you want to make more delicious. Enjoy!
White Queso Dip Recipe
This Queso Recipe is a delicious and easy white cheese dip recipe. We tried to make this dip just like the kind we all crave from the local Mexican restaurant. It’s made in minutes and sure to please.
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 925 mg, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces evaporated milk ((1 can))
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 lb white american cheese (buy it sliced at the deli counter at your grocery store. Then chop into small squares, finely chopped)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons canned jalapenos (chopped, or chopped green chiles)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (you could also use cumin if you prefer that taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional. some readers haven’t liked this spice although some did, SEE NOTE ***)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- chopped cilantro (tomatoes, and jalapenos for garnish)
Instruction:
- Heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat in a small saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch and whisk to combine.
- Once simmering (bring to JUST before boil…when it starts bubbling up the sides it’s ready), reduce heat to low immediately.
- Immediately stir in the cheese in batches, starting with the white american cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low and whisk CONSTANTLY while the cheese melts. Once each batch is melted/creamy, add more. Don’t stop stirring, you have to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.
- Once done with the white American, add in the shredded fontina or mozzarella. Again, whisk CONSTANTLY while the cheese melts, insuring you have a creamy blend. If you prefer the cheese a bit thicker, add a bit more of the mozzarella.
- Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the jalapenos, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper, and salt and pepper. *** (see note)
- If you want the queso to be browned like in my pictures, pour the queso into a small nonstick skillet and place in the oven. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown (optional)
- Top with cilantro, tomatoes, and more jalapenos if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Queso Blanco Recipe
This delicious queso blanco is made in no time, and will be the perfect addition at your next get together, especially served with tortilla chips and veggies.
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 1 g
Nutrition Facts: calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 2.3 g
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
Instruction:
- Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly.
- Add milk and stir until well combined. Add green chilies, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder and cumin.
- Add cheese and mix until smooth. Add cilantro and tomatoes right before serving and mix well. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
Queso blanco | Mexican-American cheese dip
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