Description
Queso blanco, a creamy Mexican white cheese dip, delights palates with its rich, smooth texture. Cheese enthusiasts will savor this simple yet irresistible appetizer that brings authentic southwestern flavors to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) white American cheese, shredded or cubed
- 12 tbsps chopped cilantro
- 1 small can (4 oz / 110 g) diced green chilies
- 1 small jalapeno, finely diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
Instructions
- Cheese Melting: Combine cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat, allowing ingredients to meld gently and smoothly.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk the mixture continuously while incorporating diced jalapeno, green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt to create a robust and balanced flavor profile.
- Consistency Control: Adjust the sauce’s texture by adding milk incrementally if too thick or continuing to cook and stir if too thin, aiming for a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Final Presentation: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately with crisp tortilla chips, ensuring the dip remains at optimal temperature and maintains its silky, inviting texture.
Notes
- Prevent Cheese Clumping: Grate cheese at room temperature and add gradually while whisking to ensure smooth, lump-free melting.
- Control Heat Sensitivity: Use low, consistent heat to prevent cheese from separating or becoming grainy, which ruins the creamy texture.
- Adjust Consistency Strategically: Add milk sparingly if too thick, or continue cooking if too thin, always stirring to maintain perfect dip texture.
- Customize Spice Levels: Modify jalapeno and green chili quantities to suit different heat preferences, allowing personalization for various palates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg