Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Best Mexican White Cheese Dip that’s perfect for parties or to elevate your everyday meals. This easy-to-make queso blanco is a crowd-pleaser with its smooth texture and flavorful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Dip:
- 1 lb white American cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (more as needed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small jalapeño or green chiles (finely chopped, optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- pinch of cumin (optional)
- salt to taste
Garnish:
- chopped cilantro or diced tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté the jalapeño or green chiles for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Melt Cheese: Add the cheese, milk, and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin (if using), and salt to taste. Adjust the consistency by adding a splash more milk if needed.
- Serve: Keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with chopped cilantro or diced tomatoes if desired.
Notes
- White American cheese melts best, but you can blend with Monterey Jack for a slightly different flavor.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, over tacos, or in burritos.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a bit of milk to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
