Description
Creamy white queso dip brings Mexican restaurant magic straight to kitchen counters, melting cheese and spices into pure comfort. Spoon this luxurious blend over nachos or enjoy as a quick appetizer that keeps hungry guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Base:
- 16 oz white american cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
Liquid and Melting Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup diced green chiles
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized saucepan and set it over low heat to create a gentle melting environment for the cheese.
- Cut white american cheese, cream cheese, and monterey jack cheese into small, uniform cubes to ensure smooth and even melting.
- Add butter to the warm pan, allowing it to melt completely and coat the bottom of the saucepan, creating a protective layer for the cheese.
- Gradually introduce the cheese cubes into the pan, stirring consistently to prevent any scorching or uneven melting.
- Pour whole milk and heavy cream slowly into the cheese mixture, whisking continuously to maintain a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Finely dice the jalapeño pepper and green chiles, removing seeds for a milder heat level if desired.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper into the melting cheese, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Incorporate the diced jalapeños and green chiles into the creamy base, allowing them to infuse their flavors throughout the dip.
- Continue cooking on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the dip rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and achieve the perfect serving temperature.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dipping accompaniments.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, freshly grated white cheeses for the smoothest, most luxurious texture without unwanted graininess.
- Low and Slow Technique: Always melt cheese on low heat to prevent separation, burning, or developing a rubbery consistency that ruins the dip’s creamy appeal.
- Heat Control Mastery: Continuous stirring prevents cheese from sticking and ensures an ultra-smooth, restaurant-quality white queso with zero lumps.
- Spice Customization: Adjust jalapeño and green chile quantities to match personal heat preferences, creating a personalized dip experience that suits every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg