Chile Con Queso White Cheese
Indulge in the creamy, irresistible decadence of Chile Con Queso White Cheese—a Tex-Mex classic taken to the next level! This ultra-smooth cheese dip combines the richness of white American cheese and Monterey Jack, perfectly balanced with the zesty kick of diced green chilies and fresh jalapeño. Aromatic garlic and a blend of ground cumin and paprika add depth to every bite, while a touch of fresh cilantro offers a bright, herbal finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this queso is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over tacos, nachos, or baked potatoes. Whether you're hosting a party or satisfying a snack craving, this crowd-pleasing dip will be the star of your spread. Perfect for lovers of cheesy appetizers and Tex-Mex goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American cheese
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 4-ounce can Diced green chilies
- 1 medium Fresh jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Grate the white American cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes, or until aromatic.
Stir in the diced green chilies, then pour in the milk. Allow the mixture to warm up, but do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the grated cheeses a handful at a time, stirring constantly to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
Once the cheese is fully melted and smooth, stir in the ground cumin, paprika, and salt. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed.
If the queso is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if using.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for nachos, tacos, or baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.5 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.9 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 9140 mg | 397% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 116.0 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 3943 mg | 303% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
