Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip
This creamy, flavorful Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip is perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a quick snack. Made with white American cheese, green chiles or jalapeños, and a touch of cumin, this queso dip delivers authentic taste and is easy to prepare with a slow cooker or double boiler.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white American cheese deli-sliced
- 2/3 cup milk or half-and-half
- 3-4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder optional, for added smokiness and spice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, including white American cheese, milk or half-and-half, green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and optional chipotle powder. Decide whether to use a slow cooker or double boiler for cooking.
- Set the slow cooker to its lowest setting. Add cheese, milk or half-and-half, green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and optional chipotle powder directly into the slow cooker. Stir occasionally, letting the mixture heat slowly for 30 minutes to 1 hour until creamy. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or half-and-half as needed. Switch to warm for serving.
- Fill the bottom pot with water and heat over medium heat. Add milk or half-and-half, green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and optional chipotle powder to the top pot. Gradually add the cheese in small pieces, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or half-and-half if too thick.
- Transfer the melted queso dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or keep warm using a small slow cooker or chafing dish. Enjoy!
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice or a handful of chopped cilantro. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
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