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Queso Blanco Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz white American cheese, cubed
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Method
 

  1. Cube the 12 oz white American cheese and 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese and combine with the 1/2 cup whole milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently for 8 to 10 minutes until completely smooth.
  2. Add the entire can of 4 oz diced green chiles (liquid included), 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Stir over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Taste and adjust salt.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in the 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, pour into a warm serving bowl, and top with a pinch of extra cilantro and a few jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Notes

This dip is best served straight off the stove. If you're making it for a party, keep the saucepan on the lowest burner setting and give it a stir every few minutes to hold the texture. The deli counter is really worth it here — pre-sliced white American cheese from a bag won't melt the same way.