White Queso Dip is Mexican Restaurant quality smooth and creamy dipping cheese. This delicious ten minute recipe is perfect with fresh tortilla chips, spooned over your favorite burrito or poured over steamed broccoli.
If your family is anything like mine than one of the highlights of visiting your favorite Mexican restaurant is the white queso dip! This simple recipe can bring that creamy smooth dip right to your kitchen.
We love this easy white queso! The endless uses for this delicious dip are only limited by your imagination and it reheats so well multiple times. Just store it in a covered microwaveable bowl and pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes on 50% power. Stir it and pop it back in on reduced power if it needs a little more heat.
The key to making great queso is the cheese. Nothing works better than White American Cheese. It melts perfectly, can be thinned out easily to avoid a skin and reheats perfectly like a good winter blanket.
How do you make White Queso Dip?
Add a little oil to a small skillet over medium low heat and saute a little chopped onion and minced jalapeno. Turn heat to low and add shredded cheese and milk. Stir continuously until cheese is melted. Slowly stir in enough chicken broth to thin out to desired consistency. Stir in fresh chopped cilantro and finely diced sun ripened tomatoes.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Purchase good quality American cheese from your groceries deli. It does make a difference. Do NOT use the prepackaged individually wrapped cheese.
- Thin out the cheese sauce using low sodium chicken broth. Use small amounts at a time till you get it to the right consistency. You don’t want it too thick because it will form a skin.
- Use fresh jalapenos and sun ripened tomatoes.
- You can add cooked Mexican chorizo, crisp cooked crumbled bacon, chopped chipotle peppers, frozen spinach, finely chopped artichokes and even cooked lobster or crawfish.
Ways to use this dip
- As a dip with fresh tortilla or corn chips.
- Poured over steamed broccoli or cauliflower.
- Spooned over your favorite omelette, baked eggs, quiche or frittata.
- Ladled over your favorite burrito or chimichanga.
- Drizzled over burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst and sausage.
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This post was originally published July 27, 2018 and was republished July 25, 2019 with new content.
PrintWhite Queso Dip
Delicious restaurant quality white dipping cheese that can be refrigerated and reheated multiple times.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet onion chopped
- 1/2 –1 jalapeno minced (to taste)
- 1 lb white American cheese shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 –1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup tomatoes finely diced
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a small skillet over medium low heat. Saute onion and minced jalapeno. Turn heat to low and add shredded cheese and milk. Stir continuously until cheese is melted. Slowly stir in enough chicken broth to thin out to desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh chopped cilantro and finely diced sun ripened tomatoes.
Notes
- Purchase good quality American cheese from your groceries deli. It does make a difference. Do NOT use the prepackaged individually wrapped cheese.
- Thin out the cheese sauce using low sodium chicken broth. Use small amounts at a time till you get it to the right consistency. You don’t want it too thick because it will form a skin.
- Use fresh jalapenos and sun ripened tomatoes.
- You can add cooked Mexican chorizo, crisp cooked crumbled bacon, chopped chipotle peppers, frozen spinach, finely chopped artichokes and even cooked lobster or crawfish.
Keywords: how to make white queso dip, white queso cheese dip, easy white queso dip
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Marsha
This sounds wonderful! Would you happen to have the hot Mexican dip with ground beef? I lost mine, onions, meat, cheese, black beans etc. Before serving you top with Sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and Salsa on the side. We ate it with chips, it was a meal for us! If I see another cold 7 layer dip recipe I’ll scream! ???? It’s the pits! You seem to be quite knowledgeable, just thought I would ask? ☺️
Beth Pierce
I sure don’t have that one but it sounds amazing and maybe in my future. Here is one I found from a friend and it sounds close to what you are looking for. Hot & Cheesy Taco Dip
Tami G
I’d like the recipe if you find it…thank you.
jamie plotkin
Pound of hamburger browned and drained, a can of Rotel, and a brick of velveta, in a crock pot until melted and yummy 😋. Through any thing else you like in there! I used the Chipotle Rotel for a kick. Have a great day!
Susan
How much does this recipe yield? Recipe reads “10”. Ten what?
Beth Pierce
Serves 10. Makes about 4 cups queso dip.
Noelle
I have never made homemade queso before, I love the ingredients in this! Thanks 🙂
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Tayler Ross
This queso is even BETTER than our local Mexican joint. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure Tayler! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Nellie Tracy
One of my absolute favorite queso dips!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Nellie! I am glad that you like it!
Linda
Oh I am so drooling over this creamy queso dip! And just the thought of adding it to broccoli, hamburgers or over eggs has me all excited to whip some up and keep it on hand. Thanks for the delicious inspiration.
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Barry Butler
I was looking for a Mexican White Sauce and I believe that after tasting it..I have found it. This will be great over Burritos or the chips for our supper tonight. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Barry! I hope you enjoy it!!
Chris Collins
White Queso Dip is my absolute fave and your version looks incredible!
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Pam Greer
I have always wanted to make good homemade queso and this is it!! Who knew that the secret was white American cheese!! So good!
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Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
My entire family are BIG fans of queso dip, but I’ve never made it myself. Putting this one on my list to try asap!
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Sylvie
I’m always looking for new fun dip ideas for my dinner parties so I’m glad I found this one – it looks so creamy and delicious!
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Suzy
I could snack on this all day long!
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CindyBennett
Can it be made with white cheddar cheese? I live in Ireland and we don’t have American cheese.
Beth Pierce
It should but I am not 100% positive although the end result will be a totally different flavor. Why don’t you try making a smaller amount than what the recipe calls for.
Kristin
Recipe sounds delicious! Do I use a block of cheese then shred, or do I buy pre shredded? Thank you 🙂 any recommendations on what cheese to buy?
Beth Pierce
I buy a one pound chuck of Land O’Lakes White American at the deli and I shred it. I just ask them to cut me a one pound chunk. I hope this helps!
Donna
I would LOVE to try this but on keto diet only thing can’t have is milk. Any substitute? Almond milk??
Terra
Can you keep this warm or make in a crock pot?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can but stir often so it does not make a skin or burn to the bottom.
Kristy
How long will this last in the fridge?
Beth Pierce
About 5 days
Heather
Where can I find white American cheese…or any block of American cheese to shred?
Beth Pierce
I purchase mine from the deli counter at Walmart. I use Land O Lakes white American.
Pris
This queso looks soooo good! I loved the idea of using chicken broth, surely it will bring out a lot of richness in the flavor. Can’t wait to try it!
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Gloria
Let’s get the party started. What a great appetizer. I know this would be a hit at my next party.
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Stephanie
Queso of any kind is like liquid gold in my house! I’ve made so many different recipes, and this one is just as delicious! It feels like we picked it up from the restaurant.
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Kristin
This looks amazing! Thank you so much for the helpful tips – I will definitely purchase deli cheese when I make this instead of the packaged cheese. I also love all your suggestions on what to use this dip with – I can’t wait to try them all!
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Toni Dash
This dip quickly becomes a staple at my house!!
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Toni Dash
This was really a huge hit!! Everyone loved it!
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katerina @ diethood.com
YUM!! This is hands down my favorite dip!! AMAZING!!
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Betsy
This is so dangerous! I could eat this all on my own — NO SHARING! ha ha!! I’ll have to make this for my next party so I don’t have all this delicious temptation sitting around just for me!
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Deguello
A bit of cumin is in order too.
Beth Pierce
True!
Lauren
This looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try this as I love queso dips at a local restaurant but was always nervous to try it at home.
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
One of my favourite dips – I love that this only takes a short amount of time to put together. I love this with some tortilla chips or some crudites.
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Alex
Great recipe. Love that you totally explained each step and also gave helpful hints! Can’t wait to try!
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AISilva
I’ve been trying to make more different dips for my family and this white queso dip sounds SO good. It might be a bit spicy for my kids, but I’ll definitely make it for my husband and our next gathering. Thank you!
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Julie
I can’t believe how easy this delicious queso is to make. It’s definitely going to be a hit at my next party.
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