5 from 9 votes
Queso Blanco
Creamy and rich with the perfect level of spice, Queso Blanco is an ideal dip for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
295 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound American cheese cubed, white
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/4 cup diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon jalapeños finely chopped, pickled
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice pickled
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cubed white American cheese and whole milk over low heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the diced green chiles, chopped pickled jalapeños, pickled jalapeño juice, and ground cumin to the cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the dip reaches a creamy consistency.
- Serve the queso blanco warm, with tortilla chips for dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1.35mg
(0%)
Potassium
145mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
812IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
819mg
(82%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1.35mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 819mg | 82% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.