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Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip is a rich and creamy dip made with white American cheese, milk, green chiles, and warm spices like cumin and optional chipotle powder. Perfect for serving warm alongside tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes, this easy-to-make dip melts smoothly into a flavorful queso that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Cheese Dip Ingredients

  • 1 pound white deli-sliced American cheese
  • ⅔ cup milk or half-and-half
  • 3-4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including the white American cheese slices, milk or half-and-half, canned chopped green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and optional chipotle powder.
  2. Add Ingredients to a Double Boiler or Heatproof Bowl: Place the milk, green chiles, cumin, and chipotle powder on top of a double boiler setup or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water to gently warm.
  3. Add Cheese Gradually: Begin adding the cheese slices gradually, stirring constantly as each addition melts fully before adding more. This prevents the cheese from clumping or separating.
  4. Heat and Stir: Continue stirring occasionally as the mixture heats, ensuring the cheese fully melts and the dip becomes smooth and thickened without overheating.
  5. Achieve Desired Consistency: Once all the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and smooth, remove from heat.
  6. Serve or Keep Warm: Serve the queso dip immediately while warm, or transfer it to a slow cooker on the warm setting to keep it ready for serving.

Notes

  • Use deli-sliced American cheese for the best melt and texture.
  • Adjust the number of green chiles or jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
  • Chipotle powder is optional but adds a subtle smoky heat to the dip.
  • Heating the dip gently is important to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy.
  • Keep warm in a slow cooker to maintain a smooth, meltable consistency for serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables, or use as a topping for nachos and tacos.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/mexican-restaurant-style-white-cheese-queso-dip-recipe-2/