Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip
Transform your snacking experience with this creamy, crowd-pleasing Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip! Made with melty white American cheese, a touch of whole milk, and a flavorful blend of diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, and pantry-staple spices, this queso-inspired dip is irresistibly smooth and perfectly spiced. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy recipe that replicates the iconic appetizer you love from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a hint of brightness and serve it warm with tortilla chips or drizzle it over tacos and burritos for a versatile and indulgent treat. Whether you’re hosting game day or satisfying weeknight cravings, this homemade cheese dip is sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces White American Cheese
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chilies
- 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeño Juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the white American cheese into small cubes to help it melt evenly during cooking.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the whole milk and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Step 3
Lower the heat to medium-low and gradually add the cheese cubes into the saucepan, stirring constantly to ensure smooth melting.
Step 4
Once the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth, stir in the diced green chilies, pickled jalapeños, pickled jalapeño juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly combine all ingredients.
Step 5
Continue to cook over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
If the dip is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Step 8
Serve warm with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or fajitas. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (874.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1921.8 |
| Total Fat 165.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 92.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 548.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8945.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.3g | |
| Protein 91.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 114.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3203.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1379.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories