Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip
Transform your snacking experience with this creamy, crowd-pleasing Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip! Made with melty white American cheese, a touch of whole milk, and a flavorful blend of diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, and pantry-staple spices, this queso-inspired dip is irresistibly smooth and perfectly spiced. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy recipe that replicates the iconic appetizer you love from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a hint of brightness and serve it warm with tortilla chips or drizzle it over tacos and burritos for a versatile and indulgent treat. Whether you’re hosting game day or satisfying weeknight cravings, this homemade cheese dip is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American Cheese
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chilies
- 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeño Juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the white American cheese into small cubes to help it melt evenly during cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the whole milk and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually add the cheese cubes into the saucepan, stirring constantly to ensure smooth melting.
Once the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth, stir in the diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, pickled jalapeño juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly combine all ingredients.
Continue to cook over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
If the dip is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or fajitas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1513 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*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.
