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Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) Recipe

This Queso Blanco Dip has just 5 ingredients, takes just minutes to make, and is a delicious appetizer or party food. Creamy white American cheese, green chiles, and jalapeño combine to make a flavorful queso dip that everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese dip, Hot cheese dip, mexican dip, Queso Blanco Dip, white cheese dip
Servings: 10
Calories: 253kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1¼ pound white American cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
  • ⅔ cup half and half
  • ½ cup cold water

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a microwavable-safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir after every minute. It might appear runny at first, but it will thicken up as it starts to cool down.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

This white queso sauce recipe has medium heat, if you want more heat simply add more jalapeños, poblano pepper or green chiles. 

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg