Description

This Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip is a creamy, flavorful dip that melts smoothly with a blend of white American cheese, milk, green chiles, and spices. Perfect for serving warm with chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

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)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the cheese slices, milk, canned chopped green chiles, cumin, and optional chipotle powder.
Add Ingredients to Pot: Place the milk, green chiles, cumin, and chipotle powder into your cooking vessel to prepare for melting the cheese.
Add Cheese Gradually: Gradually add the white deli-sliced American cheese slices, stirring constantly to ensure each batch fully melts before adding more. This helps achieve a smooth texture.
Melt and Mix: Continue stirring occasionally while heating until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and thickened, forming a creamy dip.
Serve or Keep Warm: Serve the queso dip immediately while warm, or keep it warm in a slow cooker to maintain its creamy consistency until ready to serve.

Notes

Use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer and creamier dip.
Adjust the heat by increasing or reducing green chiles or jalapeños according to your spice preference.
Chipotle powder adds a smoky flavor but is optional.
This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for an extended period without thickening too much.
For best results, use fresh American cheese slices instead of pre-shredded cheese as they melt more smoothly.