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    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}

    April 5, 2021 by Danelle 17 Comments

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    QUESO BLANCO–This creamy melted cheese dip is made with three cheeses plus jalapeno and fresh tomatoes. Great for game day served with your favorite tortilla chips.


    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}

    If there’s one thing I can’t resist, it’s warm, cheesy queso dip, and this homemade Queso Blanco is one of my favorites! I mean, what’s not to love about gooey, melted cheese?

    I had to ask for white American cheese at the deli counter, but you might also find it in pre-packaged slices (like those Kraft singles). That will work just as well.

    And you can always use regular American cheese in a pinch. Your queso will just be a more traditional orange instead of white. But it will still taste amazing!

    To adjust the level of heat, leave some seeds in your jalapenos for a more spicy dip, and remove all the seeds for a milder queso.

    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}

     

    I really like the additions of the fresh ingredients in this recipe–everyone will know this queso is homemade, and not from a jar!

    If you’ll be serving your queso at a party, or for game day, you can make it ahead and reheat it just before your guests arrive.

    Try keeping it in a slow cooker set to the low or warm setting.  That way it stays warm and melty all evening long! And don’t forget the tortilla chips!

    Whether your serving it for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or just because, this Queso Blanco is sure to be a hit!


    Be sure to save this Queso Blanco Dip recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.


    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Queso Blanco Dip


    • Olive or vegetable oil
    • Produce: onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro
    • White American cheese
    • Monterry Jack cheese
    • Cream of half and half
    • Canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
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    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}

    Queso Blanco Dip {White Queso}

    Yield: 6-8 servings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes

    This creamy melted cheese dip is made with three cheeses plus jalapeno and fresh tomatoes. Great for game day served with your favorite tortilla chips.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
    • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
    • 1 large jalapeno or serrano, seeds and stem removed; diced
    • 16 ounces white American cheese, shredded or cubed
    • 4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
    • 3/4 cup cream or half-and-half
    • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
    • 1-2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
    • 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

    Instructions

      1. Heat the oil in a sauté pan. Cook the onion and pepper until softened and reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cheeses and 1/2 cup of the cream. Stir until mostly melted.
      2. Add the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, diced Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and additional cream a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
      3. Serve with chips or fresh tortillas.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 879mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 14g

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    Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Appetizers

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Candy Girl

      March 22, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      My daughter is queso dip crazy right now. I’ll have to give this on a try.

      Reply
    2. scrambledhenfruit

      March 23, 2011 at 2:53 am

      I love queso dip- this one sounds delicious!

      Reply
    3. The Mistress of Spices

      March 23, 2011 at 10:05 am

      Yo quiero!!!

      Reply
    4. Peggy

      March 23, 2011 at 12:40 pm

      Yum! This sounds great! I’ve got some tortilla chips just waiting for this! =)

      Reply
    5. Christina

      March 23, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks so much for the shout out! I love this queso and am trying to find an excuse to make it again soon.

      Reply
    6. claire

      March 23, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      you are exactly right… What’s not to love about gooey, melted cheese? It looks amazing!

      Reply
    7. Ashley

      March 23, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      This looks fantastic! I want a big bowl right now.

      Reply
    8. Julie

      March 24, 2011 at 12:55 pm

      Oh man, I order this stuff at Applebee’s. I’m guessing this homemade version is way better!

      Reply
    9. danasfoodforthought

      March 24, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      Yum! There is nothing not to love about cheese… especially ooey gooey cheese like this! Sounds great!

      Reply
    10. ashley

      March 25, 2011 at 4:44 am

      Oh dear. I loooove queso dips of all kinds, but rarely have them now (dumb lactose and my intolerance.) I’m thinking this recipe would be worth it all, though.

      Reply
    11. jennaseverythingblog

      March 25, 2011 at 6:32 pm

      Oh, oh, oh! I want some of that right now . . . Your pictures make all the food on your blog look simply DIVINE!

      Reply
    12. oneordinaryday

      March 26, 2011 at 12:51 pm

      Would be a great addition to our movie nights. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    13. Jeanneod

      March 29, 2011 at 10:49 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner. Loved it! Will be my pork loin recipe of choice from now on. Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Suzie Bruno

      January 24, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      I will never make another queso. this one is soo delicious I can’t even. ugh. amazing.

      Reply
    15. lattelady

      March 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      If you can get fresh roasted Hatch green chilis you will be in heaven!

      Reply
    16. kristisixx

      May 29, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      I made this for a cookout over the weekend and everyone loved it. It tasted amazing, just like what you would get at a restaurant! Thank you for sharing this. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    17. erika

      March 02, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Oh how I love the lingering heat it packs! I used the hot Rotel instead of the regular kind. Made some homemade tortilla chips to go with this… it just seemed like the right thing to do for this homemade queso. Hasta la vista to the jarred crap in the store. πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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