Description
This creamy Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese Dip, also known as Queso, is a smooth and flavorful cheese sauce perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with white American cheese, milk, green chiles, and spices like cumin and optional chipotle powder, this dip combines mild heat with creamy texture for an authentic restaurant-style experience right at home.
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 1 pound white deli-sliced American cheese
- ⅔ cup milk or half-and-half
- 3–4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Slow Cooker Method: Add all the ingredients—white American cheese slices, milk or half-and-half, chopped green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and optional chipotle powder—into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Heat and Stir: Turn the slow cooker on low heat and stir occasionally as the cheese melts. Continue heating until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Double Boiler Method: Fill the bottom of the double boiler with water and bring to a simmer. In the top section, add milk, green chiles, cumin, and chipotle powder.
- Add Cheese Gradually: Add the American cheese slices gradually, stirring constantly until each addition is fully melted before adding more. This ensures a smooth and creamy texture without clumps.
- Finish and Serve: Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Serve immediately as a dip or keep warm in the slow cooker for later use.
Notes
- Use white American cheese for the authentic creamy texture; however, processed cheese works best for melting smoothly.
- The chipotle powder is optional and adds a smoky heat—adjust to your taste.
- If you prefer a thinner dip, add a little more milk or half-and-half gradually.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on the low setting for serving during parties.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently using the double boiler or slow cooker method.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
