Creamy Queso Blanco Cheese Dip
A smooth, creamy queso blanco cheese dip with a mild heat from roasted green chilies, perfect for game nights, casual snacking, or parties. Easy to make in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces queso blanco cheese, grated or chopped
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup roasted green chilies, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Grate 8 ounces of queso blanco cheese finely. Dice 1/4 cup of roasted green chilies and mince 1 garlic clove.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter without browning it, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour into the melted butter, whisking constantly to form a smooth paste. Cook for about 1 minute without letting it darken.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup whole milk while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking as the mixture warms and thickens, about 3-5 minutes, until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add grated queso blanco cheese in batches, stirring gently but thoroughly after each addition until fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add more milk if dip is too thick.
- Stir in diced roasted green chilies, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust salt or spices if needed. For thinner dip, stir in more milk; for thicker dip, cook a minute longer on low heat.
- Transfer to a heatproof serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, or warm bread.
Notes
Keep heat low once cheese is added to prevent graininess or separation. If dip cools and thickens too much, gently reheat with a splash of milk while stirring. Use freshly grated queso blanco for best melting. Substitute gluten-free flour or cornstarch to make gluten-free. For dairy-free, use vegan queso blanco style cheese and almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 grams)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 8
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