Queso Blanco Dip
Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly smooth, this homemade Queso Blanco Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Made with melted white American cheese and whole milk, it’s infused with the bold flavors of diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a hint of lime juice for a burst of freshness. A touch of cumin and garlic powder rounds out this velvety dip, delivering a perfect balance of spice and savoriness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this queso dip pairs beautifully with crispy tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or your favorite Tex-Mex dishes like tacos and nachos. Whether you're hosting a party or indulging in a quiet night at home, this quick and easy recipe will elevate your snack game to restaurant-worthy status.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 ounces Diced green chilies, drained
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Fresh lime juice
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded white American cheese and whole milk.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly until the cheese begins to melt, creating a smooth, creamy consistency. This may take 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Once the cheese is mostly melted, stir in the diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, cumin powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Step 4
Continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dip is completely smooth.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice for added freshness and flavor.
Step 6
Transfer the queso blanco dip to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos, nachos, or burritos.
Step 7
If the dip begins to thicken as it cools, stir in a tablespoon of warm milk at a time and reheat gently to loosen the consistency.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 492.3 grams (492.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1716 |
| Total Fat 146.10g | 187% |
| Saturated Fat 89.10g | 446% |
| Cholesterol 405mg | 135% |
| Sodium 8534mg | 371% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.10g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.70g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 17.30g | |
| Protein 81.50g | 163% |
| Vitamin D 97IU | 486% |
| Calcium 2446mg | 188% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 866mg | 18% |
Source of Calories