White Cheese Dip Tex Mex Style Queso Blanco
Indulge in the creamy, irresistible flavors of White Cheese Dip Tex Mex Style Queso Blanco, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights at home. This velvety dip pairs rich white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese with smooth whole milk and a touch of unsalted butter for indulgent creaminess. Diced green chilies and fresh jalapeño bring just the right amount of Tex Mex-inspired heat, while garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin deepen the layers of flavor. Finished with a splash of fresh lime juice and optional cilantro for brightness, this queso blanco is a versatile gem—perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for nachos, or a drizzle over tacos. Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, it's a guaranteed hit for any occasion! Key phrases like "easy queso blanco recipe," "Tex Mex cheese dip," and "creamy white cheese dip" ensure this recipe is optimized for your next search.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz White American cheese
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 oz Diced green chilies (canned)
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Fresh lime juice
Instructions
Shred the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully melted and bubbling slightly.
Add the diced jalapeño pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the whole milk.
Gradually add the shredded cheese by small handfuls, stirring constantly to melt fully before adding more.
Once all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the diced green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and salt.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently, to blend the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and optional chopped cilantro.
Transfer the queso blanco to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips, or drizzle over tacos or nachos.
If the dip cools and thickens, reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, adding a splash of milk if needed to thin it out.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 142 mg | 3% | |
*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.
