Queso Blanco
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4.8
Queso Blanco
Description
This Queso Blanco recipe combines the mild meltability of American cheese with the depth of sautéed white onions and garlic, plus the fresh heat of diced green chiles. By gradually melting the cheese into heated milk and whisking gently, the dip maintains a smooth and creamy texture without becoming grainy or lumpy.
The butter-sautéed aromatics contribute a slightly caramelized flavor that blends seamlessly into the cheesy sauce. The diced green chiles introduce a mild spiciness that balances the richness. Garnishing with fresh tomatoes and jalapeños provides color and a fresh contrast to the melted cheese base.
Served warm with tortilla chips, this dip works well as an appetizer or casual party snack. Adjusting the milk amount allows control over the dip's thickness to suit personal preference.
The continuous whisking during melting is important to achieve the proper silky consistency. Adding milk incrementally keeps the cheese from clumping and promotes smoothness. For a thinner dip, more milk or salsa can be stirred in at the end.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- ¼ medium onion finely diced, white
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ cup whole milk plus more as needed
- 1 pound American cheese cut into small cubes, white
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground
- tomato for garnish, diced
- jalapeno pepper for garnish, diced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-8 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add the garlic and stir, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form on the edges of the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the cheese cubes ½ cup at a time and continuously stir into the heated milk with a whisk until they are fully incorporated and melted. Continue this process until all the cheese cubes are melted, making sure to gently and continuously whisk the queso dip until it is smooth and silky.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and gently stir in the cooked onions and garlic, the diced green chiles, salt, and black pepper. Stir in any additional milk as needed if the queso becomes too thick.
- Garnish with chopped tomatoes and jalapeños, and serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
- Whisk continuously while melting cheese to prevent graininess and ensure a smooth dip.
- Add milk gradually to adjust the queso's consistency, adding more for a thinner texture.
- Sauté onions and garlic until caramelized to deepen the dip's flavor.
- Consider stirring in salsa at the end for a thinner, slightly tangy variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1392mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 839IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 843mg | 84% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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