Mexican White Cheese Sauce
Elevate your Tex-Mex nights with this irresistibly creamy Mexican White Cheese Sauce! Crafted with melty white American cheese and a splash of rich half-and-half, this velvety queso brings just the right kick with chopped pickled jalapeños and a hint of tangy jalapeño juice. Infused with warm spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin, it’s the ultimate dipping sauce for tortilla chips or a luscious drizzle for tacos, burritos, and more. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe guarantees restaurant-quality flavor at home. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or an indulgent snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces White American cheese
- 0.5 cups Half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño juice (from pickled jalapeños)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cumin
Instructions
1. Begin by finely chopping the pickled jalapeños so they easily incorporate into the sauce.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, taking care not to let it brown.
3. Once the butter is fully melted, pour in the half-and-half and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to warm up, but do not let it come to a boil.
4. Gradually add the white American cheese in small handfuls, stirring constantly to help it melt smoothly.
5. Once all the cheese is melted and you have a smooth sauce, stir in the chopped pickled jalapeños and jalapeño juice.
6. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin, whisking to evenly distribute the seasonings.
7. Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it does not stick or scorch.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a small amount of additional half-and-half.
9. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Pair with tortilla chips, drizzle over tacos, or use as a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.5 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 6318 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2295 mg | 177% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 647 mg | 14% | |
*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.
