White Queso Dip

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5

90 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    249 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

White Queso Dip

White Queso Dip melts American cheese with salsa verde and half and half to create a creamy, smooth cheese sauce with a mild tang from the salsa. This dip has a luscious texture that’s easy to serve warm with chips or as a topping. Optionally garnished with fresh pico de gallo, it gains a fresh, bright contrast in flavor and texture.

Description

In this recipe, white American cheese cubes are combined with salsa verde and half and half in a pan over medium heat. The ingredients slowly melt together while stirring until a creamy and smooth dip forms, without any lumps. The mild flavor of American cheese blends with the slightly tangy and herbaceous notes of salsa verde, creating a balanced and approachable cheese dip.

The heat level can be adjusted by choosing a mild or hot salsa verde, or by adding diced pickled jalapenos to taste. Serving the dip warm keeps the texture creamy and ideal for dipping tortilla chips or topping dishes. Fresh pico de gallo adds a pop of freshness, acidity, and crunch when spooned on top.

This dip is quick to prepare and relies on melted processed cheese for smoothness rather than a grated or shredded cheese melting method. Buying the white American cheese at the deli counter ensures good melting qualities and taste. It’s best served immediately to maintain the creamy consistency.

Use mild salsa verde for a gentle flavor or a hot version for more spice; add pickled jalapenos for extra heat.Fresh pico de gallo adds a fresh, bright contrast when served as a topping.Obtain white American cheese from the deli counter to ensure good melting texture and flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound American cheese cubed, white
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde

Optional garnishes:

  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo

Instructions

  1. Place the American cheese, salsa verde and half and half in a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
  2. Serve immediately, topped with pico de gallo if desired. 

Notes

  • Choose mild salsa verde for a kid-friendly dip or hot salsa for more spice; add pickled jalapenos to adjust heat.
  • Adding fresh pico de gallo as a garnish brings brightness and texture contrast to the creamy dip.
  • Buy white American cheese in a block at the deli counter for best melting quality and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 114mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 624mg (62%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 624mg 62%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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