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    Home / Recipes / Appetizers and Snacks

    White Queso Blanco Dip

    By Heather · Published: Dec 15, 2015 · Updated: Feb 15, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    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...Queso Blanco Dip

    *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. Suéter-- 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.

    Let's Make Queso Blanco!

    The players: {If you're 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.

    Hello dreamboat. Have any room for me?

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    Don't mind if I do... note that the hand pictured below is that of my 5 yr. old. She has great hands for, you know, a 5 year old, but  I thought I'd let you know just in case you decided to judge me by my hands. Haters. 

    Queso Blanco Dip

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    Queso Blanco Dip

    Queso Blanco Dip

    Queso Blanco-- White, cheesy, creamy deliciousness for your chips that goes down to your hips. Let's not think about the hip thing though...
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    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
    • ½ cup chopped red onion
    • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 whole fresh tomato seeded and diced
    • 1 ½- 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 ½ 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.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 405 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 31 g | Saturated Fat: 19 g | Cholesterol: 92 mg | Sodium: 1147 mg | Potassium: 307 mg | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 1170 IU | Vitamin C: 6.1 mg | Calcium: 929 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg

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    Comments

    1. Kristyn says

      December 17, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      This sounds like such a good dip! Must-have for the holidays!!

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    2. Cathy Trochelman says

      December 17, 2015 at 8:18 am

      This recipe looks awesome! Perfect for weekend football or holiday parties!!

      Reply
    3. Serene @ House of Yumm says

      December 16, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Love the easy recipe! I could sit and eat chips and queso all day! Loving the new pics and the old ones too 🙂 So fun to go back and see how much you've learned!

      Reply
    4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      December 16, 2015 at 4:49 am

      Cheesy, gooey goodness. This would be a huge hit at my house!

      Reply
    5. Megan Keno says

      December 15, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Queso is one of my favorites, I am totally making this!

      Reply
    6. Annie says

      December 15, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      This is dangerous! I don't need to know how to make this because I will make it all. the. time!

      Reply
    7. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      December 15, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
    8. Ashley says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:04 am

      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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      • admin says

        May 15, 2012 at 10:51 pm

        Hi Ashley, thanks for stopping by!

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