This Mexican white cheese dip recipe is similar to white cheese sauces served in many delicious Mexican restaurants. It is so delicious and so versatile. It is the best authentic white queso dip recipe you will find. Plus you are not using any velveeta products. You are going to love this super simple Mexican Restaurant White Sauce.
Our family loves this easy queso blanco recipe. It has become a tradition to serve it during any football game and on Taco Tuesdays around here. If I don’t serve this Mexican white cheese dip recipe with our tacos I’m going to have some upset children.
You can adjust the heat of theis Mexican Restaurant White Sauce by leaving out the cayenne pepper completely or by adding more. You can also give this white Mexican cheese dip a completely different flavor by adding in rotel instead of the green chillis. We have done it both ways and love it!
Now, if you are wondering where to get the White American cheese, I suggest you go to your deli to buy it. Ask them to slice it for you, so you can crumble it into your saucepan and help it melt faster. You will be pleasantly surprised that white American cheese is actually better priced than Velveeta, plus it makes an amazing white queso dip. ????
This dip is similar to white cheese sauces served in many Mexican restaurants. The amount of heat can be adjusted by adding your favorite chili pepper or crushed cayenne pepper to taste. As is, it is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! It can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or a sauce for many Mexican dishes.
Ingredients:
1 pound white, deli-sliced American cheese
⅔ cup of milk or half-and-half
3-4 tablespoons of canned, chopped green chiles or jalapenos
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Directions:
If using a slow cooker, turn on to the lowest setting. Dump everything in, heat and stir until thickened.
If using a double boiler, heat the milk, chopped chiles and spices, then gradually add in the American cheese, 1-2 slices at a time, stirring until fully melted and incorporated together
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