Rich, creamy and velvety, this easy queso blanco dip is simply the most perfect dip to serve with that big bowl of tortilla chips. This white queso recipe is ready in under 10 minutes, microwave queso will become a family favorite.
What Is Queso Blanco Dip?
Queso Blanco, Spanish for “white cheese”, is a white Mexican cheese dip made by using a good white melting cheese. It’s routinely combined with chile peppers and warm Mexican spices and served with tortilla chips as a Mexican Appetizer.
About This Recipe
Smooth and creamy, this white queso recipe is just right spicy, perfectly smooth cheesy dip, just like you find at your favorite Mexican Restaurant. And you simply won’t believe how easy it is to make at home.
One of the simple pleasures of dining at a Mexican restaurant is ordering a bowl of queso and chips. So why not learn how to make a white queso dip at home! It’s so easy.
Back in my 20’s I was hooked on the melted Velveeta cheese dip, the one where salsa was added. Easy, but there was a slow cooker involved and a bit of a fuss to get it blended.
This microwave queso blends beautifully for a no-fuss, smooth, creamy, cheesy dip. You’ll want to drizzle it on everything. Fries, burritos, potatoes and if course nachos.
- It’s super easy. All you need is a microwave safe bowl, some pickled jalapenos and chopped green chiles. Milk, water and cumin bring it all together.
- It’s white. So it presents well with blue corn tortilla chips.
- It’s irresistibly creamy and luscious.
- Once you pull all of the ingredients together it’s ready in 5 minutes!
- Your family will love this white queso recipe, and will ask for it frequently.
Ingredients You’ll Need
There’s just enough heat in this white queso recipe to keep you coming back for more. And the spice level can be customized to meat your heat tolerance. If you like your queso extra hot, double up on the peppers, or reduce the peppers if you want a milder dip.
No matter how your mix it up, it will still be creamy and luscious.
You’re not going to believe the minimalist approach for this recipe.
- ½ Pound White American Cheese.
- ¼ Cup Roasted Diced Green Chiles.
- ⅓ Cup Milk, preferably full fat, 2% will work.
- ¼ Cup water.
- ½ teaspoon cumin.
- 1 Tablespoon fine diced pickled jalapeno.
- 1 Tablespoon of the juice from the jar of pickled jalapenos.
Tip: You’ll find white American cheese at your grocery store deli section. Ask the deli person for ½ pound unsliced. Have them cut it into a big chunk of cheese that you’ll be able to cube. This melting process works much better with cubes that trying to melt slices that are laying on top of each other. DO NOT attempt to use a cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese product for this white queso recipe. American cheese is processed in a way that allows it to melt without breaking or turning greasy.
Step by Step Instructions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for complete ingredients and instructions.
Step By Step Instructions, It’s Easy
- Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl.
- Step 2: Microwave for five minutes, pausing to stir after every 60 seconds.
You’re done! Serve this dip piping hot and you’ve got restaurant style white queso in a matter of minutes. Grab those chips and dig in.
Recipe FAQs
If the queso is too thick, stir in a splash of milk until it reaches desired consistency.
Just double up on the chopped pickled jalapenos. No need to add more of the juice, but the extra chopped jalapenos will give you more of that spicy heat. Or try a couple of dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Absolutely yes. Again, purchase yellow American cheese from the deli. Have them cut it into a block instead of sliced.
If you’re wanting to serve or take this queso dip to a party, double this recipe. Once it’s done cooking in the microwave, transfer to a small crock pot. Set the temperature on warm.
Queso Asadero is a Mexican mild flavored cheese that’s great for melting. Most other Mexican cheeses such as those labeled Cotija or Queso Fresco are crumbling cheeses and will not work for this recipe.
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. I don’t recommend freezing this white queso dip. Doing so will compromise the texture.
To reheat, microwave in a glass bowl for about a minute, or as long as it takes to restore it to its creamy goodness. Stir every 30 seconds.
Equipment You’ll Need
- A great chips and dip serving platter and bowl. Like Lemon Grass Fiesta Ware set. I get so many compliments on this chips and dip serving platter.
White Queso Recipe
Enjoy restaurant queso at home. With just the right combination of flavors and ingredients to make it smooth and creamy, you’re going to fall in love with this recipe.
How To Use White Queso Dip? Don’t just use this as a dip, drizzle it over any taco you make, like these Dutch Oven Shredded Beef Tri-Tip Tacos, or Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
This White Qeuso Recipe is also a treat to spice up burgers, like these Southwest Ground Chicken Burgers. Or drizzle it over simple steamed broccoli for some excitement.
Check out one of the most popular recipes on my site for Mexican Meatballs With Queso Blanco.
More Cheesy Appetizer Recipes
Looking for more appetizers? Don’t miss my category for Appetizer Recipes. You’ll find lots of great party food recipes, including the most popular on my site for Smoked Salmon Platter. A great way to showcase smoked salmon for easy entertaining.
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White Queso Recipe (Queso Blanco Dip)
Ingredients
- ½ pound White American Cheese roughly chopped into 1″ pieces
- 4 tablespoons Hatch green chiles roasted, peeled, chopped. Canned will also work
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices diced fine
- 1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapenos
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium size glass bowl. Microwave for five minutes, pausing to stir after every minute. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Queso Blanco Dip … It’s The Easiest Appetizer Dip Ever.
This white queso recipe is adapted from Barefeet In The Kitchen Blog. Thanks Mary!
Why Trust These Recipes? Lea Ann Brown has lived, worked and played in Colorado for 45 years. She has immersed herself in the Colorado Culinary space, is a Culinary School Graduate and publishes her Colorado food Blog, Cooking On The Ranch.
Not many things are better than queso. This sounds great Lea Ann!
Jalapeno AND Hatch chile – oh YUM! Queso is my favorite dip for chips, but I don’t make it much and I should. This looks delicious!
I haven’t made this is ages! Love any and all quesos, but queso blanco is the best — most interesting flavor, I think. Yours looks great — thanks.
Looks very good Chef.