Description
Craving a creamy, cheesy crowd-pleaser that comes together fast? This White Queso Dip is the ultimate easy recipe for a quick appetizer, game-day snack, or even a fun addition to your dinner ideas. Smooth melted cheese blended with mild spices and peppers creates a rich, velvety dip that’s perfect for tortilla chips, nachos, or drizzling over your favorite meals.
Ingredients
1 lb white American cheese cut into cubes
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small onion finely diced
4 oz diced green chilies drained
1 small jalapeño finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and cubing the cheese.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then sauté onion until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
4. Stir in green chilies, jalapeño, and spices, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low and slowly pour in milk while stirring.
6. Add cheese gradually, stirring continuously until fully melted.
7. Stir in heavy cream for extra smoothness.
8. Adjust thickness with additional milk if needed.
9. Mix in tomatoes, season to taste, and garnish with cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
Use low heat to prevent cheese from separating.
Add milk gradually to control consistency.
Serve immediately for the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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