Easy White Queso Recipe

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Easy Cheese Dip Recipe

This white queso dip is easy to make and only includes a few ingredients! This dip is perfect for taco night or if you need an easy appetizer! Cheese dip is one of my favorite things to order at all the local Mexican restaurants and this tastes just like it!

This white queso is great served on it’s own with chips, but is delicious in Steak Cheese and Rice, Chicken Cheese and Rice, and Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet.

Ingredients

• White American Cheese
• Milk
• Cumin (optional)
• Chopped jalapeños (optional)

Make White Queso

To make this super easy cheese dip, heat a pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add 1 lb of white American cheese that has been cut into cubes.

I like to buy my white American cheese at the deli counter for this recipe.

Add 2/3 cups of whole milk and stir continuously.

If desired, you can add some cumin or chopped jalapeños for some extra spice. It’s delicious with the extras, but my family loves it plain.

This cheese dip is great served with tortilla chips, homemade Pico de Gallo, and some Pomegranate Guacamole!

If you have any leftover cheese dip, store it in an air tight container in the refrigerator. This reheats well in the microwave or in a pan on the stove over medium-low heat.

You will love this cheese dip because it is so simple to make and is absolutely delicious!

 Tips for Success

• For this recipe I buy White American cheese at a deli counter.

• Cut your white American cheese into cubes to help it melt easier.

• This recipe can be made in a pan on the stove, in the microwave, or in a crockpot on low. The key is to heat the cheese over a lower heat, so it doesn’t burn or stick to the pan.

• Fresh or pickled jalapeños may be used for this recipe.

• To make a thinner cheese dip, you can add more milk a little bit at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

• This is great scooped up with some tortilla chips, but it is also great for making nachos or burritos!

Frequently Asked Questions

What cheese is best for white queso?

My favorite cheese to use for making white queso at home is White American cheese. I usually buy white American cheese from a deli counter. The white American cheese melts into a smooth, creamy queso dip.

What should I do if my cheese dip gets too thick?

You can easily add more milk to the white queso until it reaches your desired consistency. Add a little bit of milk and stir at a time.

Does white queso reheat well?

Yes, the cheese dip does reheat well. You can warm it up in the microwave or in a pan on the stove over low heat. Stir and add a little bit of extra milk if needed.

Can I make white queso in the microwave?

Yes, this recipe is super easy to make in the microwave! Place the cheese and milk in a microwavable-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals stirring each time. Heat until the cheese is nice and melted! Add a little bit of extra milk if needed.

Can white queso be made in a crockpot?

Yes, I have tested this recipe in a small crockpot and it works well! Be sure to cook it over low heat and stir every once in a while.

What else can I add to white queso?

My family loves this white queso recipe plain, but you can add cumin, chopped pickled jalapeños, or even green chilies for some extra spice!