Description
Creamy Mexican restaurant style white cheese (queso) dip delivers pure comfort in every spoonful. Melted cheeses, green chiles, and smooth spices create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) white, deli-sliced American cheese
Dairy Components:
- 2/3 cup (160ml) milk or half-and-half
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare the melting vessel by selecting either a slow cooker or a double boiler for creating the creamy white cheese dip.
- If using a slow cooker, activate the appliance at its lowest temperature setting to prevent scorching.
- Combine chopped green chiles or jalapeños with milk or half-and-half in the chosen cooking vessel.
- Sprinkle cumin and chipotle powder into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Gradually introduce American cheese chunks, allowing them to melt slowly and integrate smoothly.
- For slow cooker method, stir intermittently to prevent cheese from sticking and promote even melting.
- When using a double boiler, maintain gentle heat while continuously stirring the cheese to achieve a velvety consistency.
- Monitor the dip’s texture, aiming for a thick, glossy appearance without any cheese clumps.
- Once the cheese has completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a uniform, creamy state, remove from heat.
- Transfer the warm, aromatic queso to a serving dish, ensuring it remains at a comfortable temperature.
- Accompany the dip with crisp tortilla chips, or use as a decadent topping for nachos, tacos, or enchiladas.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal flavor and smooth texture of the Mexican-style white cheese dip.
Notes
- For the ultimate creamy texture, use white American cheese instead of yellow, which provides a smoother, more authentic restaurant-style consistency.
- When using a slow cooker, prevent scorching by stirring every 10-15 minutes and keeping the temperature on the lowest setting to maintain a silky smooth dip.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a small amount of minced fresh garlic or finely diced onions during the melting process for an extra depth of taste.
- Create a lighter version by substituting half-and-half with low-fat milk or using a blend of reduced-fat cheeses without compromising the rich, traditional queso experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg