Queso Blanco Recipe
This creamy and spicy queso blanco dip will be your new favorite appetizer. It tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant and is ready in 10 minutes!
I like serving it with chips, tacos, or a Mexican casserole.
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Dips are my go-to party appetizer. I've shared fun varieties like Philly cheesesteak dip and Bacon Cheeseburger Dip in the past.
This queso blanco recipe is my new favorite! It is creamy, spicy, and so addictive. It's name literally means white cheese.
I LOVE getting it from my favorite Mexican restaurants. I could literally eat it as a meal.
This homemade version tastes even better than what you get at restaurants!
Bonus: You can eat seconds and third with no judgments.
I love making it for a late-night snack.
It's also perfect for Cinco de Mayo, parties, and watching football.
You can also smother your burritos, tacos, and casseroles to give them a cheesy kick. baked potatoes
🤍Why I Love This Recipe🤍
- Easy Peasy: Ready in 10 minutes with just 2 steps.
- Spicy: This dip is just spicy enough and can be adjusted up or down depending on your tastes.
- Creamy: American Cheese + Whole Milk leads to the perfect consistency with a creamy mouthfeel.
🌶️Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips🌶️
- White American: White American is milder and more crumbly than its yellow counterpart making it perfect for this dip. I used Land o Lakes.
- You can also use White Velveeta.
- Avoid pre-shredded cheeses which don't melt smoothly due to the addition of ingredients like cornstarch.
- Water: You can also use chicken broth if you have some on hand.
- Diced Green Chiles: Look for these in the Hispanic food aisle near the taco shells.
- Pickled Jalapeno Juice: If you're not using pickled jalapenos, add a squeeze of lime juice instead.
- Whole Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest results. You could probably get away with 2% but avoid fat-free or nondairy milk.
Ingredient Spotlight: Pickled Jalapenos
Pickled jalapenos are softer and less spicy than the fresh variety. They also add a pop of acid to this recipe.
We also like that they're available all year and shelf stable.
Substitutions: Use fresh jalapenos for more spice.
Rinse them or use all green chiles if you like less heat.
🍅Fun Variations🍅
- Add Veggies: Consider onions, tomatoes, or even Rotel.
- Top: Top with ground beef, chorizo, or cilantro for a full meal.
- Use cheddar cheese like in my chile con queso.
🧀How To Make Queso Blanco🧀
- Melt Cheese: Combine cheese, milk, and water. Melt for around 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
- Season: Stir in green chiles, jalapenos/juice, and cumin.
🧺Leftovers🧺
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat
Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
You can also reheat on low on the stovetop until you reach your desired consistency.
Freezing
Not recommended. It could separate or have a grainy texture.
🗂️Krystle's Tips🗂️
- Cube cheese evenly for fast, even cooking.
- Stir frequently so it doesn't scorch.
- If it's too thick, add more milk. If it's too thick, add more cheese or allow it to cool. It will thicken as it cools.
A sprinkle of food science
If cheese is heated above 160°F, the proteins tighten up which causes it to separate and become grainy. Stir frequently and cook over low heat to avoid this.
❓FAQs❓
Yes! Heat for 1-2 hours on low.
We also like to keep it warm in the crock pot for parties.
Tortilla chips are our favorite. Chips, pretzels, bread, veggies, and crackers are always good too.
Yes! Make ahead and reheat before serving.
Yes! Just combine all ingredients and heat over low heat, stirring frequently.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ Pound Block White American Cheese Cubed
- ⅔ Cup Whole Milk
- ½ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Diced Green Chiles
- 2 Pickled Jalapenos Finely Chopped
- 1 Ounce Pickled Jalapeno Juice
- Pinch of Cumin To Taste
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine cubed cheese, milk, and water, Microwave for 4-5 minutes or until melted. Stir every minute or so.
- Once melted stir in green chiles, jalapenos, pickled jalapeno juice, and cumin.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
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- White American: I used Land o Lakes.
- Water: You can also use chicken broth if you have some on hand.
- Diced Green Chiles: Look for these in the Hispanic food aisle near the taco shells.
- Pickled Jalapenos: Pickled jalapenos are softer and less spicy than the fresh variety.
- Whole Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest results. You could probably get away with 2% but avoid fat-free or nondairy milk.
- Cube cheese evenly for fast, even cooking.
- Stir frequently so it doesn't scorch.
- If it's too thick, add more milk. If it's too thick, add more cheese or allow it to cool. It will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
Oh yes ! The whole batch for me, please !!!!
It is so good! Such an amazing appetizer! Everyone at my house loved it!
The way to my heart is with a good queso and chips!
This smooth and creamy queso Blanco dip looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Now I know what I will make for our movie night dinner! Everyone will love it!
this is so so delicious! I am making it again this weekend!
This looks incredibly delicious!! Can't wait to try it!
I love how easy and delicious this is! Perfect for game day!
This is really delicious and tasty! Super easy to make as well! Thank you so much for sharing this queso blanco recipe! Will surely have this again, Highly recommended!
I am a sucker for chips and queso, this looks fantastic!!
This sounds absolutely delicious and perfect for movie or game night! My family is going to devour this queso dip especially since we are big cheese lovers! Excited to make this and have it on hand!
Goodness I love easy recipes like this one! Looks like game day food to me!