White Queso Dip (Printable)

A smooth, creamy dip featuring white American cheese, green chilies, and jalapeño—perfect for parties and game nights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups shredded white American cheese (or Monterey Jack)
02 - ½ cup whole milk
03 - ¼ cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
06 - ¼ cup canned diced green chilies, drained
07 - ¼ cup finely diced onion
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
11 - Salt and white pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine whole milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer without boiling.
02 - Add cream cheese to the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Gradually stir in shredded white American cheese, one handful at a time, whisking continuously until completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
04 - Add diced jalapeño, green chilies, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften.
05 - Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
06 - Reduce heat to low and keep warm until serving, stirring occasionally. If the dip thickens too much, whisk in a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
07 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or use as a nacho topping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Comes together in literally 20 minutes with zero fancy technique
  • The white American cheese creates that velvety smooth restaurant texture you can never quite recreate at home
02 -
  • Never let the dairy mixture boil or the cheese will separate and turn grainy
  • Grating your own cheese from blocks melts infinitely better than pre-shredded bags with anti-caking coatings
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese incorporates faster and more smoothly than cold from the fridge
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave with 15-second bursts and a splash of milk

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