Description
Creamy Mexican white cheese dip elevates simple snacking into a delightful culinary experience. Melted queso blanco with subtle spices promises irresistible flavor that brings authentic Mexican street food straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) white American cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 can diced green chilies, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Melt white American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a saucepan over low heat, continuously whisking to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate milk and sour cream into the cheese mixture, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce diced green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, blending thoroughly into the creamy base.
- Maintain low heat, stirring periodically to ensure even temperature distribution and prevent separation.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the dip reaches a velvety, fully integrated texture with aromatic spices.
- Transfer to a serving bowl immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal dipping consistency.
- Accompany with crisp tortilla chips for an authentic Mexican restaurant-style appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose a sturdy, non-stick saucepan to prevent cheese from burning or sticking during melting process.
- Shred or cube cheeses beforehand for faster and more even melting, ensuring smooth texture without lumps.
- Low and slow heat is crucial to prevent cheese from separating or becoming grainy – patience creates perfect dip consistency.
- Add green chilies gradually and taste test to control spice level, making it kid-friendly or extra zesty based on preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg