Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip
This creamy and flavorful white cheese dip brings the authentic taste of your favorite Mexican restaurant to your kitchen. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over nachos!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker or Double Boiler
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) white, deli-sliced American cheese
- 2/3 cup (160ml) milk or half-and-half
- 3–4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Slow Cooker Method:
- Turn the slow cooker on to the lowest setting. Add all the ingredients: American cheese, milk or half-and-half, green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and chipotle powder.
- Stir occasionally until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and thickened.
- Double Boiler Method:
- Heat the milk or half-and-half in the double boiler over low heat. Add the chopped green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and chipotle powder. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the American cheese, 1-2 slices at a time, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and blended into a smooth dip.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, or drizzle over nachos, tacos, or enchiladas. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dip, use more jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce.
- To keep the dip warm for longer periods, leave it in the slow cooker on the “warm” setting.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 210kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg