Description
This Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip is a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with deli-sliced white American cheese, green chiles, and warming spices like cumin and chipotle powder, this easy-to-make dip melts smoothly to deliver an authentic taste reminiscent of classic restaurant queso.
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 1 pound white deli-sliced American cheese
- â…” cup milk or half-and-half
- 3-4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including the white American cheese slices, milk or half-and-half, chopped green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and chipotle powder.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the milk, green chiles, cumin, and chipotle powder together in a saucepan or slow cooker set on low heat.
- Add Cheese Gradually: Gradually add the white American cheese slices to the pan or slow cooker, stirring constantly to ensure that each addition fully melts and incorporates smoothly before adding more cheese.
- Heat and Stir: Continue heating the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all cheese is melted and the queso is smooth, creamy, and thickened to your liking.
- Serve Warm: Once fully melted and blended, serve the queso dip immediately or keep it warm in a slow cooker or low heat setting.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a richer and creamier dip, or milk for a lighter version.
- The chipotle powder is optional but adds a smoky, spicy depth to the queso.
- Stir frequently while melting cheese to prevent burning or sticking to the pan.
- If the dip becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen the consistency.
- This dip is best enjoyed warm and fresh but can be reheated gently.
