Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip
This creamy and cheesy Mexican dip is perfect for your next gathering! Made with smooth, melty white American cheese, green chiles, and a touch of cumin, it’s the ideal appetizer to serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos. Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, this queso dip will take your snack game to the next level!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (slow cooker or stovetop)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white, deli-sliced American cheese
- ⅔ cup of milk or half-and-half
- 3–4 tablespoons of canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Slow Cooker Method: Turn on the slow cooker to the lowest setting. Add all ingredients into the pot, and heat while stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Stovetop Method: In a double boiler, heat the milk, chopped chiles, and spices. Gradually add the slices of American cheese, 1-2 slices at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted and blended together.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add more jalapeños or use a hotter variety of green chiles.
- Chipotle powder gives the dip a smoky flavor, but it can be omitted if you prefer a milder taste.
- The dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker for easy serving during a party
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg