Description
This Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip is a creamy, flavorful cheese dip perfect for parties or snacking. Made with deli-sliced white American cheese, milk or half-and-half, and spiced with cumin and chipotle powder, it incorporates a subtle kick from green chiles or jalapeños. You can prepare this dip easily using either a slow cooker or a double boiler method, ensuring a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s ideal for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Cheese Dip Ingredients
- 1 pound white deli-sliced American cheese
- ⅔ cup milk or half-and-half
- 3–4 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles or jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Instructions
- Slow Cooker Method: Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Heat the mixture on low, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and thickened. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Double Boiler Method: In the top section of a double boiler, add milk, chopped green chiles or jalapeños, cumin, and chipotle powder. Gradually add the sliced cheese a few slices at a time, stirring constantly after each addition until the cheese is completely melted. Continue this process until all the cheese has been incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the dip immediately with tortilla chips or keep warm in the slow cooker to retain its creamy texture during serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, increase the amount of jalapeños or add more chipotle powder.
- Use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer, creamier texture.
- This dip can be kept warm in a slow cooker on the lowest setting for up to 2 hours.
- If the dip thickens too much upon standing, stir in a little more milk to loosen it before serving.
- This recipe yields approximately 8 servings, ideal for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
