Mexican White Cheese Dip (Queso Blanco)
This creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip is smooth, melty, and tastes just like the restaurant favorite. Made with white American cheese, green chiles, and warm spices, it comes together quickly for a rich, scoopable dip that’s perfect for chips, tacos, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: about 4 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 lb white American cheese, cubed
- ½ cup milk, (plus more as needed for thinning)
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 4 oz cans diced green chiles
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
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Place the white American cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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Heat gently, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Stir in the diced green chiles, cumin, and garlic salt. Adjust to taste — a little goes a long way.
- Optional but recommended: Blend the dip with immersion blender to smooth out the mixture.
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If the dip is thicker than you prefer, add additional milk a small splash at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Serve immediately while warm with tortilla chips, tortillas, or alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
Use deli-style white American cheese.
It melts far smoother than individually wrapped slices and helps prevent a grainy texture.
Keep the heat low.
High heat can cause the cheese to separate instead of melting into a creamy sauce.
Perfect for parties:
Transfer the dip to a small slow cooker set to warm to keep it smooth and scoopable.
Too thick after sitting?
Stir in a splash of warm milk to bring it back to the perfect consistency.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/mexican-white-cheese-dip/