Queso Blanco Dip
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Here is one easy and delicious appetizer that is perfect for a Saturday afternoon full of football! Queso Blanco is one of my favorite appetizers to get at Mexican restaurants.
If you’re like me, you can never have enough cheese dip, especially the authentic, Mexican kind! There’s just something so satisfying about a hearty easy queso Blanco dip for beginners that keeps me coming back for more. If you’ve searched the internet high and low for homemade queso Blanco dip ideas, look no further.
Don Pablos used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant to order Queso Blanco, but since there is not a single Don Pablos in the state of Illinois, I had to recreate it in my own kitchen.
This quick queso Blanco dip recipe is all you need to take your chips and dip to a whole new level. It will be hard to store leftovers, that’s for sure! And, if you do manage to save some leftovers, they can be safely placed in your refrigerator for a few days so you can enjoy the dip even more during the week (or during your weekend off)!
This recipe is so quick and easy you can have it on your table in less than 10 minutes! You can adjust the heat to your liking by adding more jalapeños and Tabasco sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe uses traditional ingredients, but delivers an authentic Mexican dip taste!
- It’s perfect for at-home snacks or even when preparing for an occasion, such as game day or an upcoming potluck dinner.
- You can toy with this recipe to make it your own, by cooling it with the spices or by adding even more seasoning for your own personal touch and flare.
- This family friendly queso Blanco is sure to please everyone in your household—even the kids!
Ingredients:
1 lb white American cheese (I used Boar’s Head White American)
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, undrained
½ to 1 cup heavy cream, depending on thickness of dip you like
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons salsa
Tabasco sauce to taste
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Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
When making the best queso Blanco dip recipe, you might want to find variations that work for you and your family. Whether your goal is a family friendly queso Blanco dip or you’re searching for a healthy queso Blanco dip version, there are a few notes and substitutions to keep in mind:
American cheese: White American cheese is a must-have with this dip. While you can alternate cheeses, this is the cheese I’ve discovered that works best if you’re going for an authentic simple queso Blanco dip meal that is reminiscent of traditional queso Blanco at Mexican restaurants.
Diced green chiles: If you’re not a fan of diced green chiles, or you prefer your dip to be smooth, you can omit these entirely or swap them for spicy seasonings, such as cayenne pepper or “Slap Ya Mama” Cajun seasoning.
Heavy Cream: I highly recommend using the heavy cream in this recipe. Anything thinner, and your cheese sauce may not come out as intended. If you do need to swap the cream, however, try doing so with half-and-half, instead.
How to Make It
Step 1. Combine cheese, green chilies, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, jalapeno, salsa, and Tabasco sauce in a medium saucepan over low heat. Keep the saucepan on low heat to prevent burning of these ingredients.
Step 2. Stir until smooth. You’ll want to keep an eye on the ingredients as they melt. Stir constantly to prevent them from sticking to the pan or sticking together before they’re evenly combined.
Step 3. Adjust the seasonings to taste. You can add smoky paprika for a smoky taste, or cayenne pepper to kick it up a notch in terms of spiciness. You can also use variations of peppers to suit your family’s preferences!
Step 4. Serve with tortilla chips. You can also serve this dish with your own homemade taco meat recipe, which we highly recommend. Using both taco meat and tortilla chips makes for a unique, modernized, homemade “walking taco”, reminiscent of the Frito Lay Walking Tacos in the past!
Enjoy!
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Tips for Success
Use white cheddar (American) if you’re after the perfect authentic Mexican taste that you typically find at traditional restaurants.
Storage and Reheating
If you’re lucky to have leftovers, you can store this dip in airtight containers or Tupperware for up to 4 days in your refrigerator. You may want to avoid freezing this dip, as it may not thaw as intended. I’m not sure you’ll have any leftovers that you can thaw, truthfully.
Reheating is simple. Remove the individual containers of the cheese dip and allow them to come to room temperature. You can reheat this cheese directly in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the amount of cheese dip you’re reheating.
You can also reheat this mixture on the stove in a saucepan over low-medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to turn your stove up too high, as this may burn the cheese.
Serving Suggestions
I highly recommend making your own taco meat recipe for a “walking taco” with tortilla chips as a side (or crushed with the taco meat). You can also pair this with some homemade taco sauce, which is a perfect addition on taco meat and mixed with the cheese dip and tortillas.
Notes
If you’re a cheese lover and you can’t get enough of authentic Mexican dip, you’ll want to save this recipe. It’s as authentic as it gets! Let us know what you think of this simple dip below!
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Queso Blanco Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb white American cheese, I used Boar’s Head White American
- 2 4 ounce cans diced green chilies, undrained
- ½ to 1 cup heavy cream, depending on thickness of dip you like
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- Tabasco sauce to taste
Instructions
- Combine cheese, green chilies, heavy cream, cayenne pepper, jalapeno, salsa and Tabasco sauce in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
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