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Queso Blanco
This homemade Queso Blanco is rich and creamy, with delicious flavor and a little bit of heat. Made with just a few ingredients, this hot cheese dip is quick, easy, and just as crave-worthy as your favorite Mexican restaurant's queso!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 ounces white American cheese cubed or sliced (see Note below)
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon very finely minced pickled jalapeno peppers or use canned pickled jalapenos
- 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice from the jar of pickled jalapenos
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt cheese and heavy cream. Stir often, until completely smooth. Or place in a mini CrockPot on low for 1-2 hours.
- Add minced pickled jalapenos, pickled jalapeno juice, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir often, until mixture is fully combined and heated through. Serve hot with your favorite tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.