Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip
This creamy, spicy Mexican restaurant-style white cheese dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for your next taco night or game day. Made with smooth, melty American cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of smoky chipotle, it’s sure to be a hit! Serve it with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes (depending on method)
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop (Double Boiler)
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Slow Cooker Method:
- Turn the slow cooker to the lowest setting.
- Add all ingredients (cheese, milk, chiles, cumin, chipotle powder) to the slow cooker.
- Stir occasionally until the cheese is melted and the dip thickens.
- Double Boiler Method:
- In a double boiler, heat the milk, chopped chiles, and spices over medium heat.
- Gradually add the American cheese slices, 1-2 slices at a time, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by varying the amount of jalapeños or chipotle powder.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a richer, creamier dip.
- This dip is great for dipping tortilla chips, veggies, or pouring over tacos and nachos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg