The Ultimate White Queso Dip Recipe
This creamy, cheesy White Queso Dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion! With a spicy kick from jalapeños and a smooth blend of white American and cheddar cheeses, it’s an irresistible treat for dipping tortilla chips
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers, Dips
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 8 ounces white American cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sliced jalapeños, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add shredded white American cheese, white cheddar cheese, half-and-half, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can make this dip ahead of time and reheat it before serving, but be sure to stir it occasionally to keep the texture smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg