Description
Whether it’s game night or a backyard bash, this creamy, dreamy QUESO BLANCO DIP steals the show with smooth meltiness and customizable heat.
Ingredients
1 lb White American cheese
1/2 cup Whole milk
1/4 cup Heavy cream (optional)
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
1 tsp garlic powder
Dash of cumin
Instructions
1. Cube the white American cheese and place in a medium saucepan.
2. Add milk and optional heavy cream.
3. Set heat to medium-low and stir steadily.
4. Once the cheese begins to melt, stir in green chiles, garlic powder, and cumin.
5. Continue stirring until everything is melted and smooth.
6. Serve warm in a bowl or a mini cheese warmer.
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños.
Roasted poblano peppers add a smoky twist.
Try adding turkey bacon, crab, or even kimchi for wild variations.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: queso blanco, cheese dip, party appetizer, Tex-Mex dip, creamy queso