Sep 4, 2016

Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip)

Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) Is one of our favorite football appetizers. A slightly spicy, very creamy cheese dip you'll want to slather all over everything! This recipe is so easy to make, it's ready for dipping in under 10 minutes and disappears almost as quickly! Definitely a fan favorite!
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) appetizer

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Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) party tray

Football food doesn't get much easier than my Queso Blanco Dip. You just toss everything in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute at time, stirring between heating, until the cheese is smooth and creamy. It takes about 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute. You don't want to skip the stirrings in between. If you blast this on high for several minutes, you are likely to end up with a rubbery mess of goo. That would be sad!

Recipe Prep Tips:

  • Use good quality cheese from the deli. You might get funny looks when you ask for a 1 pound block of cheese, but it's all good. They can do it for you and some will even cube it for you! I love it when they do that!
  • Serve this dip with lots of different dipping options. Tortilla chips are the obvious choice, but I love to serve this with a variety of raw veggies and even some bread pieces too.
  • Warning: This recipe makes A LOT! Almost 4 cups!! We use it on everything from omelets to chicken wings. It is delicious and reheats well. It seems to get better with age, and you can even freeze it with good results. I like that!
  • If you don't want to make 4 cups of cheese dip, you can easily cut this recipe in half or even make 1/4 of it. Just scale down the ingredients accordingly.
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) for game day



Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip)

Life Tastes Good
Published 09/04/2016
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip)
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) is one of our favorite football appetizers. This recipe is easy to make and ready in under 10 minutes. Definitely a fan favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb block of White American Cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup diced green chiles (I pick up a small can located near the Mexican Foods at the grocery store)
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Pinch of cumin
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Diced tomatoes & chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Tortilla chips, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bread, etc... for dipping

Instructions

  1. Place cubed cheese, 1/4 cup diced green chiles, 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped, 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice, 2/3 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup cold water, and a pinch of cumin in a large microwaveable bowl.
  2. Microwave on high, 1 minute at a time, for 5-6 minutes, until smooth. Stir after each minute. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, adding a little salt if needed. Serve hot with chips and/or raw veggies. Enjoy!
Yield: 4 cups
Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook time: 5 mins.
Total time: 10 mins.

Tags: Cheese dip, appetizer, chips, dip, mexican, queso, starter, White Cheese, easy recipe, football

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25 comments:

  1. Well...We know what is for din din....and lunch...and appetizers...at your casa. eh? Looks good. Think you could use a monterey...or a queso fresco type cheese?

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    1. haha Yep! I think you could use any cheese and get a good flavor, but I feel like the American is going to give you the best texture and creaminess.

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  2. Hi Marion, I like the idea of a white cheese dip! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party Cindy

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  3. This looks like a great party recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Please add our link back on your post. Thank you!

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    1. I did have 2 links on all recipes within my blog - I thought that is what was required, but I now removed those and put a link in the specific submitted recipe. Thanks

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  4. This is some serious YUM! My name is Cindy and I blog over at Vegetarianmamma.com I wanted to invite you to link up your recipe and any others at our Gluten Free Fridays Recipe Link up party! It happens every Friday and we'd love to have you join us with some of your awesome recipes! It doesn't mean that you have to be a gluten free bloggers. If you have some recipes on your blog that are gluten free that counts! :) Many recipes are naturally gluten free.
    Thanks, Cindy :)

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    1. Sounds wonderful! Thanks! Looking forward to checking it out :o)

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  5. I could eat this for every meal! I grew up in the southwest and used to enjoy this at every party I ever went to! Thanks for sharing.

    Thank you for linking up to Foodie Friends Friday! I can't wait to see what you bring next week!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

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  6. My husband loves the white queso dip from Applebee's. Thanks to you, I can now make it at home for him! Glad I found you on Pinterest via @SITS.

    Have a great week!

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    1. OOOH I don't think you'll want to eat this out again after making it at home!! It is so easy and sooooo goood! I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by and for the comment! I hope you have a wonderful week too! ~Marion

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  7. Do you drain the green chillies before you measure the amount?

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    1. I can be a bit a bit lazy, so I don't bother with draining the chiles ;o). Enjoy! ~Marion

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  8. Love queso dip! I had the same experience with the humongous portions restaurant recipes create when I made Parliament Bean Soup ... I should have known when they asked for 2 pounds of navy beans ... lol

    Found you on Recipe Graze and will be making this queso! (smaller portions)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Noel! I hope you like it! Even when I make a whole batch we always end up devouring it!! and it freezes well too! Have a super day! ~Marion

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  9. Love the wooden dip tray. Where can we buy it?

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    1. Thank you! I wish I knew, but it was a gift a very long time ago. So many people have asked me about this tray! I did have one reader who found a similar one on Ebay, so maybe try that! Sorry I couldn't be of more help ~Marion

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  10. What brand of White American do you recommend? I keep hearing Land O Lakes, but I can't find it!

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    1. I go to the deli counter and ask for a block of white American. I get the store brand unless the land o lakes our boars head is on sale. I hope that helps! ~ Marion

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  11. This looks great! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I love cheese dip (maybe too much), and I'm happy yours doesn't have velveeta.

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    1. I'd be worried about anyone who doesn't love cheese dip just a little too much ;). Fake cheese is definitely not my thing - it's the real stuff all the way. I hope you like this recipe - it's super easy and a family fave for sure! Enjoy! ~Marion

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  12. Queso Blanco is one of my faves, but I have never made it at home - I'm changing that, ASAP!

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  13. I love a good Queso Blanco dip and this one sounds and looks FABULOUS!! OMG!

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  14. Last time I tried to make queso blanco without velveeta, it completely seized up. You're making me want to try it again!

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