Description
This Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip is a creamy, flavorful cheese dip perfect for parties and snacking. Made with deli-sliced white American cheese, milk or half-and-half, and spiced with green chiles, cumin, and optional chipotle powder, it melts into a smooth, rich dip with a mild heat. This easy stovetop recipe yields a delicious dip reminiscent of authentic restaurant queso.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 pound white, deli-sliced American cheese
- â…” cup milk or half-and-half
- 3-4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including the deli-sliced white American cheese, milk or half-and-half, canned chopped green chiles, cumin, and optional chipotle powder to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Add Ingredients to Pan: Place the milk, green chiles, cumin, and chipotle powder into a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. This will form the base of your queso dip.
- Heat Base Mixture: Warm the mixture while stirring occasionally to incorporate the spices and chiles evenly into the milk. This helps to develop flavor before adding cheese.
- Gradually Add Cheese: Add the white American cheese slices gradually, about 1-2 slices at a time. Stir constantly to ensure that the cheese melts evenly and blends smoothly into the milk base without clumping.
- Melt and Thicken: Continue heating and stirring until all the cheese is fully melted and the dip has thickened to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a richer, creamier queso dip, or milk for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of green chiles or jalapeños depending on your preferred spice level.
- Chipotle powder adds a smoky heat but is optional; omit if you prefer a milder dip.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or keep warm on low heat to prevent the cheese from hardening.
- This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, nachos, or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
