Creamy White Queso Dip

Indulge in the ultimate party pleaser with this irresistibly **Creamy White Queso Dip**! Made with a rich blend of white American cheese and Monterey Jack, this velvety dip is infused with the bold flavors of diced green chilies, jalapeño, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, garlic, and onion powder. A splash of half-and-half ensures a luscious consistency, while freshly chopped cilantro and juicy diced tomato add bursts of freshness and color. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over nachos and tacos, this quick and easy queso comes together in just 25 minutes, making it the ideal choice for game nights, gatherings, or an indulgent snack. Elevate your appetizer game with this crowd-favorite queso recipe today!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound white American cheese
• 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 4 ounce diced green chilies
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 tomato, diced

Directions

Step 1

Start by grating the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. This will help it melt more evenly.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the grated white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 3

Add the half-and-half to the saucepan and turn the burner to medium-low heat.

Step 4

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the diced green chilies and diced jalapeño pepper. Mix well to incorporate.

Step 6

Add the cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the queso. Stir thoroughly to combine the spices.

Step 7

Continue to heat the queso, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency and is steaming hot.

Step 8

Once the consistency is smooth and well-combined, turn off the heat and stir in the fresh chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Transfer the queso to a serving dish and garnish with diced tomato for added color and flavor.

Step 10

Serve the queso hot with fresh tortilla chips or over your favorite dishes like nachos, tacos, or burritos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2235.0

Total Fat 194.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 626.3mg	0%
Sodium 8814.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.3g
Protein 105.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 3587.3mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1596.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 7.6%