Description
This Mexican White Cheese (Queso) Dip is the perfect party appetizer, combining creamy cheeses with a hint of spice for a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve it warm with tortilla chips for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces white American cheese, shredded or cubed
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons diced green chiles (from a can)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in the milk and heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually add the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and diced green chiles. Continue stirring until the dip is creamy and heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra smoothness, add an additional splash of milk as needed.
- Keep warm in a slow cooker or fondue pot during parties.
- You can also add cooked chorizo or ground beef for a heartier dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
