White Cheese Dip Queso
Creamy, velvety, and packed with a bold kick, this White Cheese Dip Queso is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Made with rich White American cheese, whole milk, and a touch of unsalted butter, this dip achieves a flawless, silky texture with every bite. The finely diced jalapeño and green chilies add a subtle heat, perfectly balanced by aromatic spices like garlic, onion, and cumin powder. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy queso is perfect for dipping tortilla chips or elevating tacos, nachos, and burritos. For a fresh, herby finish, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm for a truly irresistible appetizer. Whether hosting or indulging, this homemade queso recipe will become your go-to for deliciously creamy dips.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American cheese
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely diced
- 4 ounces Green chilies, canned and diced
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the White American cheese into small cubes for easier melting.
In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the finely diced jalapeño to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the milk to the saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
Gradually add the cheese cubes to the milk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid sticking or clumping. Continue until all the cheese has melted into a smooth sauce.
Stir in the diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to ensure the dip is smooth and creamy.
If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.9 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.7 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 8872 mg | 386% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 91.2 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 3200 mg | 246% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1216 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.
