Creamy White Queso Dip (Printable)

Creamy, cheesy dip with jalapeños and green chilies—perfect for parties and game nights.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded white American cheese (Monterey Jack can be substituted)
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed for milder heat
06 - 1/4 cup canned diced green chilies, drained
07 - 1/4 cup finely diced onion
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
11 - Salt and white pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine whole milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture just to a simmer without boiling.
02 - Whisk in the cream cheese until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Gradually add shredded white American cheese, a handful at a time, whisking constantly until fully melted and the dip achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
04 - Stir in diced jalapeño, green chilies, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes with frequent stirring until the vegetables soften slightly.
05 - Add ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
06 - Reduce heat to low to keep warm until serving, stirring occasionally. If the dip becomes too thick, whisk in a small amount of milk to reach the desired consistency. Serve warm with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This queso stays perfectly creamy and smooth for hours, unlike other cheese dips that separate into a greasy mess
  • It comes together in just 20 minutes with ingredients you can grab at any grocery store
02 -
  • Never let your dairy mixture come to a rolling boil or the proteins will separate and you will end up with a grainy, oily mess instead of smooth queso
  • Adding the shredded cheese gradually and whisking each addition completely melted is the difference between restaurant quality queso and homemade disappointment
03 -
  • Buy a block of white American cheese from the deli counter and shred it yourself for the smoothest melting results
  • For extra creamy queso, substitute an additional ounce of cream cheese for some of the milk

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