White Queso Dip
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White Queso Dip
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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound American cheese cubed, white
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
Optional garnishes:
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Place the American cheese, salsa verde and half and half in a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.