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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded white American cheese and whole milk.
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.
Once the cheese is mostly melted, stir in the diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, cumin powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dip is completely smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice for added freshness and flavor.
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.
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
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.1 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.1 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 8534 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 81.5 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 2446 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*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.
