Name: Queso Blanco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1-2 jalapeños, chopped (remove seeds for less heat); 1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles; 8 oz white American cheese; 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup mik; 2 tablespoons juice from a jar of pickled jalapeños; cilantro, for garnish

Creamy and spicy, this Queso Blanco is the perfect dip for your next party or Mexican night. This white queso recipe is so easy, you’ll want to serve it all the time.

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If there is one thing I never get sick of, it’s a good cheese dip. And if you are a cheese lover like me, you definitely need a good queso blanco recipe in your life.

And this one gets two thumbs up from me!

Super creamy and just spicy enough, all you need to add is a bag of tortilla chips and you’re set. This dip is great because it’s perfect served warm the day you make it, but it also reheats well for leftovers!

What Cheese to Use for Queso Blanco

The color of this queso blanco isn’t the only thing that sets it apart from regular queso cheese dip. Because it uses different cheeses, the flavor is different. For this dip, you need 2 different cheeses.

White American Cheese – I have never been able to find this in a block, only as a pre-sliced cheese. So if that is all you can find, don’t worry – it works just great! I just remove it from the plastic and add in the slices of cheese. Feel free to tear them into smaller pieces, if you’d like. The White American is necessary not only for flavor, but it is what makes the dip creamy and smooth.

Monterey Jack Cheese – I like the combination of the white American cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese for a few reasons. Monterey Jack is a mild cheese, and I feel like it adds some great, real cheese flavor to the dip. I don’t recommend skipping the white American cheese and only using Monterey Jack, though, as you will end up with a grainy, clumpy dip. The combination of the two cheeses is perfect in this recipe!

Tips and Tricks

You can easily control the amount of heat by how much and what parts of the jalapeno you add. I will add 2 smaller jalapenos, or one big one. If you leave the seeds and the ribs of the jalapeno in, the queso blanco will be spicier. Keep the seeds and the ribs out for less heat. The green chile doesn’t add much heat but adds lots of flavor.
The queso blanco will seem super runny after you stir together all of the ingredients. Just keep stirring for a bit, and it will thicken up as it cools down. If it gets too thick, you can always slowly reheat it.
You can easily make this in the slow cooker, as well. You’ll want to saute the onions and jalapenos on the stove first, and then add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low, stirring often, until it is smooth, thick and creamy.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat when needed. I usually just reheat it in the microwave and the dip stays nice and creamy.

More Cheese Dip Recipes

White Cheese Dip
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hot Beef and Bean Dip
Chorizo Mushroom Queso Dip
BBQ Chicken Dip
BLT Dip

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Queso Blanco

Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Mexican

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Description

Creamy and spicy, this Queso Blanco is the perfect dip for your next party or Mexican night. This white queso recipe is so easy, you’ll want to serve it all the time.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1–2 jalapeños, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
1 (4-oz) can diced green chiles
8 oz white American cheese
8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup mik
2 tablespoons juice from a jar of pickled jalapeños
cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and the jalapeños and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the green chiles, American cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, milk, and jalapeño juice.
Whisk the mixture until the cheese is melted and smooth.
Remove from the heat and continue to whisk often until the sauce has thickened.
Serve warm, topped with chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes:

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.