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My Queso Blanco Dip is creamy, dreamy, and seriously so addictive. The secret? White American cheese! It melts like a dream, giving you that ultra-smooth texture you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant!
A Reader’s Review
“Sooo Yummy!!! Thank you! My 1st attempt at making Queso and Successful Outcome! I’ve eaten this for 2 additional days with meatballs for dinner and topping on my burger—so delicious! It’s so easy and quick to make…”
Why You Need To Make This, Like Yesterday!
- Impossible to Resist: This queso blanco dip is cheesy, melty, and loaded with flavor. I “taste test” half the bowl before it even hits the table!
- Crowd-Favorite Unlocked: I’ve served a lot of dips, and this one always wins. Even the spinach artichoke loyalists jump ship for this queso.
- SO Easy to Make: You can whip this dish up in 10 minutes. It’s basically the lazy girl’s MVP for last-minute parties, potlucks, or “just because” snacks.
Mexican White Cheese Dip Ingredients
- Pick the Right Cheese: White American melts like a dream for that creamy queso texture. Can’t find it? Check the deli counter or use Velveeta’s queso blanco.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more milk to thin it out, or simmer to thicken. It’ll thicken as it sits.
- Control the Spice: Want to add some spice? Add cayenne or fresh serrano pepper. If you prefer mild, take out the jalapeño seeds or just don’t use jalapeños at all.
How to Make Creamy Queso Blanco Dip
This delicious dip recipe comes together so quickly and easily. You’ll want to keep the ingredients stocked for whenever the craving hits! Serve it up with my soft pretzels and virgin mojitos for the perfect girl dinner!
- Melt: Add white American cheese and whole milk to a large saucepan, then heat over medium-low heat. Stir until melted.
- Add: Once melted, you can then add in chopped green chilies, pickled jalapenos, juice from the pickled jalapenos, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and Kosher salt to taste.
- Combine: Whisk to combine, then serve queso blanco dip immediately with tortilla chips.
Can I Make Queso Blanco Dip In A Crock Pot?
Use the Crockpot: This is a great dip to make in your crockpot! Just add all of your ingredients to the pot and let it cook on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to help all of the flavors come together.
Storing & Reheating Leftover Queso Blanco
White queso dip makes great leftovers. Just be careful not to heat it too quickly, or it might separate. Here’s how to store and reheat your leftovers:
- In the Refrigerator: You can store your leftover queso blanco in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To Reheat: Warm the queso gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave using short bursts. Stir frequently to keep it smooth and prevent separation.
More Dips To Try
Is there anything better than melted cheese dip? They are super easy to whip up and are a total crowd pleaser. You have to try this Super Easy Beer Cheese Dip, Baked Cream Cheese Salsa Dip, or Rotel Dip. Here are a few more to try.
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Queso Blanco Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound white American cheese roughly chopped into 1" pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno more or less to your liking
- 2 tablespoons juice from the pickled jalapenos
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Add 1 pound white American cheeseand 1 cup whole milk to a large saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir until melted.
- Once melted, add in 3 tablespoons chopped green chiles, 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno, 2 tablespoons juice from the pickled jalapenos, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon cumin, and Kosher salt to taste.
- Whisk to combine. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Sooo Yummy!!! Thank you! My 1st attempt at making Queso and Successful Outcome! I’ve eaten this for 2 additional days with meatballs for dinner and topping on my burger—so delicious! It’s so easy and quick to make. I loved it with my Cafe’ style cantina chips (a new on the border brand). Exceptionally Delicious ?
Sounds amazing! Thanks for taking the time to comment and leave a review!
Any tips on getting the cheese to melt down to a creamy consistency?
I’ve tried to make this recipe a couple of times and there is a fat layer on top and it won’t thicken.
So I need to use different cheese?
Thanks!
Hi Natalie, thank you for your question. What type of cheese are you using?