Description
This Perfect Queso Recipe is a rich and creamy Mexican cheese dip made with just four simple ingredients. Ready in under 5 minutes, it combines pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses with creamy half and half or whole milk to create a smooth, flavorful queso ideal for dipping chips or drizzling over your favorite dishes. It can be prepared quickly on the stove, in a slow cooker, or microwave, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Cheese Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup white American cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup white queso cheese, grated
Dairy
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese: Grate the pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses separately to ensure they melt evenly and smoothly during cooking.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, add all the grated cheeses along with the half and half or whole milk.
- Melt and stir: Stir continuously as the cheese melts slowly with the milk to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Adjust heat and consistency: Keep the heat low and continue stirring until all cheeses have melted thoroughly and the queso mixture is warm and velvety.
- Serve immediately: Once the queso is fully melted and smooth, remove from heat and serve warm with tortilla chips or as a topping for dishes.
Notes
- This easy queso recipe comes together in minutes and requires only four ingredients.
- You can prepare this queso on the stove, slow cooker, or microwave, adjusting times accordingly.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and texture.
- For a thinner queso, add a little more half and half or milk as needed.
- This dip is best served warm and can be eaten with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for Mexican dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1574 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg
