Description
This Perfect Queso Recipe is a rich, creamy, and easy-to-make Mexican cheese dip crafted from just four simple ingredients. Made with a blend of pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses combined with half and half or whole milk, this queso melts smoothly on the stove for an indulgent dip that’s perfect for chips, tacos, and more. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s an ideal quick appetizer or snack that you’ll want to whip up again and again.
Ingredients
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Cheese
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup white American cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup white queso cheese, grated
Dairy
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cheeses: Grate the pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses separately to ensure they melt evenly and blend smoothly into the dip.
- Heat the dairy: Pour the half and half or whole milk into a medium saucepan and warm it over medium-low heat until it begins to steam gently but does not boil, which helps prevent curdling.
- Add the cheeses: Gradually add the grated cheeses to the warmed milk, stirring constantly to encourage them to melt uniformly and create a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Simmer and stir: Continue stirring the mixture over low heat until all the cheese is fully melted and the queso is thickened to your desired consistency, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the queso to a serving dish and enjoy it warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
- This queso recipe is incredibly quick and easy, coming together in just minutes with only four ingredients.
- If desired, you can also prepare this queso in a slow cooker on low or in the microwave, stirring often for best results.
- Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and creaminess.
- Feel free to customize by adding diced green chilies or spices for an extra kick.
- Store leftover queso in the refrigerator and rewarm gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1574 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg
