Better than Chipotle Queso Blanco Dip

This Queso Blanco Dip is everything you love about creamy, cheesy dips with a flavor that’s even better than the restaurant favorite. Made with melty white cheese, fresh jalapeños, and a touch of spice, it’s perfect for tortilla chips, veggies, or drizzling over tacos and nachos. Whether it’s game day, a party, or just a snack craving, this dip is guaranteed to please!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeded for less heat)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1½ cups shredded white American cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 Roma tomato, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and jalapeños, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Base

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, and cornstarch until smooth.
2. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
3. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3: Melt the Cheese

1. Lower the heat and gradually add the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
2. Mix in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Adjust seasonings as desired.

Step 4: Add the Fresh Ingredients

1. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the diced tomato and cilantro.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. Pour the queso blanco dip into a serving bowl.
2. Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Nutrition (Per Serving, Serves 6)

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fat: 18g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 450mg

This smooth, cheesy dip will have everyone coming back for seconds. Make it for your next gathering and see how quickly it disappears! 🌮🧀

This Queso Blanco Dip

This Queso Blanco Dip is everything you love about creamy, cheesy dips with a flavor that’s even better than the restaurant favorite.

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Equipment

• Medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 2 jalapeños finely chopped (seeded for less heat)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1½ cups shredded white American cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt or to taste
• 1 Roma tomato finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and jalapeños, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Step 2: Make the Creamy Base
• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, and cornstarch until smooth.
• Slowly pour the milk mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
• Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
• Step 3: Melt the Cheese
• Lower the heat and gradually add the white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
• Mix in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Adjust seasonings as desired.
• Step 4: Add the Fresh Ingredients
• Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the diced tomato and cilantro.
• Step 5: Serve and Enjoy