Description
Creamy white queso dip blends Mexican cheese magic with bold spices and smooth textures. Southwestern comfort arrives perfectly balanced, inviting friends and family to dive into this irresistible appetizer you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white American cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces (113 grams) white cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat saucepan, sautéing diced onions until translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and diced jalapenos to the pan, allowing them to release their aromatic flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the cooking temperature to a gentle simmer, gradually incorporating shredded white American cheese, white cheddar, and half-and-half while stirring consistently to create a velvety consistency.
- Enhance the dip’s depth by blending ground cumin and chili powder into the melting cheese mixture, continuing to stir until completely smooth and integrated.
- Calibrate the flavor profile with precise salt and pepper seasoning, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Carefully transfer the molten queso to a serving vessel, creating an inviting presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped cilantro and thinly sliced jalapeno rings across the surface.
- Serve the dip immediately while piping hot, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips for optimal dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white American and white cheddar for the smoothest, most luxurious texture and richest flavor profile.
- Keep heat low and stir constantly to prevent cheese from breaking or becoming grainy, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity to control heat level, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for more intense spiciness.
- Swap half-and-half with lactose-free milk or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-sensitive guests, and use plant-based cheese alternatives for vegan options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg