Description
Creamy white queso dip brings Mexican restaurant magic straight to kitchen counters. Rich cheese blends with green chiles and spices create a crowd-pleasing appetizer that pulls guests together for delicious moments you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pound white American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
Vegetables:
- 3 jalapenos
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking surface by heating to 425°F and lightly coating a small baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Prepare jalapeños by removing stems, slicing in half, and carefully extracting seeds and inner membranes.
- Arrange jalapeño halves skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, roasting for 15-20 minutes until skin becomes charred and peppers soften completely.
- Create a steam environment by transferring roasted peppers to a covered container, allowing them to rest briefly. Once cooled, gently peel away the blackened skin and roughly chop the jalapeños.
- Establish the base for the queso by warming milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, incorporating salt and garlic powder while stirring.
- When milk develops small bubbles around the edges, gradually introduce chopped white American cheese, continuously stirring until fully melted and integrated.
- Progressively add Monterey Jack cheese in small batches, maintaining constant stirring to achieve a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Fold in the previously roasted and chopped jalapeños, ensuring even distribution throughout the queso.
- Transfer to a serving dish and present immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Roast jalapeños ahead of time to develop deeper, smoky flavor without overwhelming heat.
- Carefully remove pepper skins after roasting to ensure a silky, smooth texture in the dip.
- Stir cheese gradually and consistently to prevent clumping and create a creamy, luxurious consistency.
- Adjust spice levels by removing more or fewer jalapeño seeds based on personal heat preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg