Mexican White Cheese Dip (Queso Blanco) – Creamy Restaurant-Style Recipe

This Mexican White Cheese Dip, also known as Queso Blanco, is the creamy, melty dip you know and love from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Smooth, rich, and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, nachos, and more. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes with simple ingredients!

🧀 Why You’ll Love This Queso Blanco

• Smooth, creamy, and perfectly melty

• Just like restaurant-style white queso

• Ready in under 15 minutes

• Perfect for parties, game day, and Taco Tuesday

• 

• 📝 Ingredients

  • 12 oz white American cheese, cubed (from the deli works best)

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)

  • Salt to taste

  • Optional: diced jalapeños, onion, or cilantro

  ---

  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the butter and milk.

  2. Once warm, add the cubed white American cheese.

  3. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.

  4. Add green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.

  5. Stir until fully combined and creamy.

  6. Remove from heat and serve warm.

  ---

  🌮 Serving Ideas

  • With tortilla chips

  • Over nachos or fries

  • Drizzled on tacos, burritos, or quesadillas

  • As a dip for veggies or soft pretzels

  ---

  💡 Tips for the Best Mexican White Cheese Dip

  • Use white American cheese from the deli, not pre-sliced.

  • Keep the heat low to avoid grainy texture.

  • Add milk slowly to control thickness.

  ---

  📌 Storage & Reheating

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

  • Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, stirring often