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Queso Blanco Recipe
Our favorite queso blanco recipe is quick, simple, and extra cheesy - add tortilla chips for the perfect addition to your next party!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 1 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly.
- Add milk and stir until well combined. Add green chilies, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder and cumin.
- Add cheese and mix until smooth. Add cilantro and tomatoes right before serving and mix well. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Make ahead of time. This recipe only takes 15 minutes to make, but if you make it a little early, it can be kept in a slow cooker on warm for up to 4 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Reheat slowly over low heat adding more milk if needed to help smooth out the dip.
- Keep the heat low and stir constantly. Overheating can cause the cheese to separate and become grainy.
- Using room-temperature milk and cheese will help them incorporate smoothly and avoid lumps.
- We like to use a small crock pot to keep the queso warm during events.
- For a spicer dip add in red pepper flakes or sliced jalapenos.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
302IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 302IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.