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Queso Blanco Cheese Dip
My queso blanco cheese dip is a welcome addition to any appetizer spread. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s creamy and cheesy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 8 oz Oaxaca, Asadero or Monterey Jack cheese cut into 1-inch cubes (See Note 1 for substitutions)
- 8 oz white American cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream (See Note 2 for substitutions)
- 4 oz canned green chiles chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp Mexican oregano or original oregano, crushed
Garnish
- 1 plum tomatoes
- 1 Jalapeño diced
- 2 tbsp queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
- Add heavy cream to a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer.
- Add cheeses to pan and stir until completely melted (See Note 3).
- Add green chiles, cumin and oregano. Stir thoroughly to combine. If too thick, thin with some more cream or milk to desired consistency.
- Pour into serving dish and garnish with diced tomatoes, jalapenos and crumbled queso fresco, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
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Notes
- If unable to find, you can substitute Oaxaca cheese with Asadero, Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese. Both Oaxaca and Asadero are good quality Mexican cheeses that melt well.
- Half & half and evaporated milk are good substitutes for heavy cream, if needed. However, the consistency of the final queso blanco dip will be a bit thinner.
- Cheese separates at about 160°F which is why it curdles or separates if the sauce is pushing close to boiling. If it separates, off the heat source add some more cream (fat assists) and whisk until smooth and emulsified.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
796mg
(33%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
421IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
351mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 351mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.