WHITE QUESO DIP

White Queso Dip, also known as Queso Blanco Dip, is a Mexican restaurant quality smooth and creamy dipping cheese. This delicious ten-minute recipe is perfect with fresh tortilla chips spooned over your favorite burrito or poured over steamed broccoli.

SMOOTH AND CREAMY QUESO

If your family is anything like mine, then one of the highlights of visiting your favorite Mexican restaurant is the white queso dip! This simple recipe can bring that creamy smooth dip right to your kitchen. The key to making great queso is the best cheese. Nothing works better than White American Cheese. It melts perfectly, can be thinned out easily to avoid skin, and reheats perfectly like a good winter blanket.

Here’s a delicious recipe for White Queso Dip:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
• Diced tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
• Sliced jalapeños, for garnish (optional)
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, creating a roux.
2. Gradually pour in the milk or half-and-half, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the shredded white cheddar cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the saucepan, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition.
4. Once all the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the diced green chilies, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Continue to cook the queso dip over low heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl.
7. Garnish the queso dip with chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños, if desired.
8. Serve the white queso dip warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Enjoy this creamy and flavorful white queso dip at your next gathering or game-day party!

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