Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese Queso Dip Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Mexican restaurant-style white cheese queso dip at home with this easy recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this queso dip is perfect for parties or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Queso Dip:
- 1 pound Deli-sliced American cheese
- 2/3 cup Milk or half-and-half
- 3–4 tablespoons Canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: Chop or tear the deli-sliced American cheese into smaller strips or squares for quicker melting.
- Heat Milk: Warm the milk or half-and-half in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually add the cheese to the warm milk, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and chipotle powder for extra flavor.
- Thicken and Heat: Continue stirring until the queso thickens into a creamy sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the queso immediately with warm tortilla chips, keeping it warm if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Queso Dip, Mexican Queso, Cheese Dip, Game Day Snack
