Amazing Queso Blanco Dip
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Amazing Queso Blanco Dip
Description
This dip starts by softening onions in butter with ground cumin, releasing their flavors. Cubed white American cheese, chopped green chiles, milk, and jalapeños are then added and stirred over medium heat until melted and creamy. The jalapeños contribute a mild to moderate heat depending on their pickling.
After thickening, the queso can be served immediately warm or held at temperature in a crockpot. Adding toppings such as cooked chorizo, black beans, or fresh Pico de Gallo enhances texture and flavor contrasts, accommodating a range of serving preferences.
The dip stores well for up to three days refrigerated in an airtight container, but should be cooled off before storage and gently reheated to restore its creamy texture.
Using different heat levels of green chiles allows customization of spiciness.Let the dip cool fully before refrigerating for best storage.Reheat gently to maintain the smooth consistency of the queso.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds American cheese or Queso Blanco Velveeta, white
- 9 ounce green chiles 2 - 4.5 ounce cans, chopped
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños chopped
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
Optional Toppings:
- chorizo cooked
- corn
- black beans
- Pico de Gallo
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Set a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter, diced onions, and ground cumin. Stir and cook the onions for 3-4 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile, chop the cheese into 1-inch cubes. If using white American cheese from the deli, rip the slices into pieces. Then chop the jalapenos into small pieces.
- Once the onions are softened, add in the cheese, green chiles, milk, and jalapenos. Stir until all the cheese has melted and the queso thickens.
- Once the queso blanco is almost as thick as you like it, turn off the heat. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve immediately, or pour into a small crockpot to keep warm.
Notes
- The heat level of the dip can be adjusted by choosing mild, medium, or hot green chiles according to taste.
- Allow queso blanco to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator, where it will keep up to 3 days.
- Rewarm gently to keep the dip smooth and creamy without separation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 467mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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