Queso Blanco
Creamy, velvety, and packed with bold flavor, queso blanco is the ultimate dip that brings restaurant-quality indulgence straight to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines rich white American cheese with the subtle heat of diced green chiles and jalapeños, enhanced by aromatic spices like cumin, garlic, and onion powder. Perfectly melted with a touch of whole milk and butter, this dip has an irresistibly silky texture. Garnished with optional fresh cilantro for a pop of vibrant color, this queso is your go-to topping for tacos, nachos, or burritos—or enjoy it simply with crunchy tortilla chips. Ready in just 15 minutes, queso blanco is a party favorite and a must-have for any gathering or snack craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American cheese
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 ounces Diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Jalapeños, diced
- 1 tablespoon Butter (unsalted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
Instructions
1. Chop the white American cheese into small chunks to help it melt faster.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the diced green chiles and jalapeños to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the whole milk to the saucepan.
5. Gradually stir in the chunks of white American cheese. Stir continuously to prevent the cheese from sticking or burning.
6. Once the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
7. Taste the queso and season with salt and pepper as needed.
8. For added flavor and color, stir in freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
9. Serve the queso blanco warm with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.6 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.0 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 546 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 8416 mg | 366% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 3201 mg | 246% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1228 mg | 26% | |
*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.
