Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Mexican Restaurant Style White Cheese (Queso) Dip that’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over your favorite Mexican dishes. This easy-to-make queso recipe will transport you to your favorite Mexican restaurant with every bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz white American cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons diced green chiles (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the flour, whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, bring to a gentle simmer, stir until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low, gradually stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Stir in green chiles if using, season with salt to taste.
- Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
- Serve with tortilla chips, nachos, or drizzled on tacos and burritos.
- White American cheese melts best for authentic, restaurant-style texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
