Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

Cheese Dips and Spreads

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Indulge in the velvety embrace of this queso dip, a culinary symphony of creamy white cheese, punctuated by the fiery kiss of jalapeños and a whisper of smoky cumin. Prepare to be transported to your favorite cantina with every delectable bite. Perfect with tortilla chips, or as a decadent addition to nachos and burritos.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    591 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the cubed white American cheese and warmed half-and-half. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

02

Step
7 hrs

Microwave on high power in 1-minute intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval. Continue until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes)

03

Step
1 hrs

Stir in the diced jalapeños, jalapeño juice, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. (Prep time: 1 minute)

04

Step
30 mins

Microwave for an additional 30 seconds to meld the flavors. (Cook time: 30 seconds)

05

Step
2 mins

Stir well and serve immediately. Garnish with extra diced jalapeños, if desired.

For an ultra-smooth queso, use a high-quality white American cheese from the deli counter, rather than pre-sliced cheese.
Adjust the amount of jalapeños and cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
If the queso becomes too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of warm half-and-half to reach your desired consistency.
Serve with warm tortilla chips, pretzel bites, or your favorite dippers. It's also fantastic drizzled over tacos, enchiladas, and grilled vegetables.

Frederick Quigleyrolfson

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Sedrick Adams

    Jun 28, 2025

    I used pepper jack cheese instead of American and it gave it a nice kick!

  • Kamille Larson

    May 12, 2025

    I added a pinch of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor, and it was amazing!

  • Reuben Kassulke

    May 9, 2025

    My family devoured this in minutes. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Annabell Macgyver

    Mar 29, 2025

    This is the best queso dip I've ever made! So easy and tastes just like the restaurant version.

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