Queso Blanco Nacho Cheese is creamy deliciousness for your chips that goes down to your hips. But let's not dwell on the hip thing...
*This Queso Blanco post was originally published in May of 2012 but I'm bringing it back to life with a few new, updated pictures. I sadly don't have the same wallpaper, orange countertops or turquoise stove anymore, so I left those up for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!*
Sadly, my spanish speaking abilities go as far as visiting google translate and hitting enter despite my two years of studying it in high school. I remember really liking the word sweater. Suรฉter-- it just rolls off your tongue so easily. My college roommate (with whom I also took spanish with in HS) and I always thought we sounded really authentic when we said "?Donde Esta Mi Sueter?" or inserted any other clothing or food item we knew. Pantalones is a good one. Oh and nachos. you can't go wrong with nachos.
Speaking of nachos, have you ever had Queso Blanco at a restaurant? It's crazy good. It's also crazy easy to make.
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The players: {If you'reย confused about the arrows pointing to nothing, that's my clever way of saying that I'm a ditz and forgot to put them in the picture}
You'll need to seed and vein your jalepeno if you don't want it to be too spicy. I like to use a spoon to scrape the insides out. Just make sure that if you end up touching the seeds that you don't rub your eyes or touch your face. Because oooh mama, it burns. Trust me on this one.
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Give your jalepeno and onion a good chop chop. They don't have to be super minced, just not super chunky.
Heat a tablespoon of oil up in a medium sized sauce pan and add the onions and jalepeno. Cook until they are soft and starting to caramelize a bit.
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You'll need some cheese. Cheese, oh glorious cheese. 2 kinds here: White American and Monterrey Jack.
Add the cheese to the pepper and onion and stir away. It takes a few minutes but it will melt. Promise.
Once its smooth and melted resist from putting your face directly into the pan and eating it all because it gets better. "How?" you ask... cilantro and tomatoes, that's how.
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Want More Crazy Delicious Dip Recipes?
- Hot and Cheesy Bacon Dip
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- Coconut Lime Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Supreme Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Queso Blanco Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound White American Cheese shredded (you can find this at most grocery store deli counters)
- 8 ounces Monterrey Jack Cheese shredded
- 1 Jalepeno seeded and minced
- ยฝ cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- ยผ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 whole fresh tomato seeded and diced
- 1 ยฝ- 2 cup milk
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium high heat and cook jalepeno and onion until tender and starting to caramelize.
- Reduce heat to medium low and stir in grated cheeses and ยฝ C milk
- Continue to stir until smooth adding milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
- Serve hot with chips or tortillas. Reheats well over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring frequently.
Henry Larry says
Absolutely love the simplicity of this recipe. It is like bringing the flavors of my favorite Mexican restaurant right into my kitchen. I can already imagine how amazing it will taste with crispy tortilla chips.
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Kristyn says
This sounds like such a good dip! Must-have for the holidays!!
Cathy Trochelman says
This recipe looks awesome! Perfect for weekend football or holiday parties!!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
Love the easy recipe! I could sit and eat chips and queso all day! Loving the new pics and the old ones too ๐ So fun to go back and see how much you've learned!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Cheesy, gooey goodness. This would be a huge hit at my house!
Megan Keno says
Queso is one of my favorites, I am totally making this!
Annie says
This is dangerous! I don't need to know how to make this because I will make it all. the. time!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I love seeing how far recipes have come and how well they hold up over time! Love the new pics, but I must say, those previous pictures are classic, lol. This is a dip I would love to try!
Ashley says
Hi Heather, I just found you on SITS, and just wanted to stop in and show some blog love. I am loving the blog so far, can't wait for more!!! I just decided to turn my blog into a baking/cooking/cake decorating blog of sorts (along with a few DIY's and crafts every now and then. I'm glad I found your blog, and Happy Mother's Day!!!
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Hi Ashley, thanks for stopping by!