White Queso Dip Recipe (EASY QUESO BLANCO)
This Easy White Queso Dip Recipe (Easy Queso Blanco) is our favorite queso recipe ever! It creates a creamy dip that tastes just like the queso at your favorite Mexican restaurant. If you want to know how to make queso dip on the stove, this recipe is for you! No Velveeta—just quality cheese and ingredients melted together and ready for dipping.
White Queso Dip – Restaurant Style Easy Queso Blanco Recipe
White queso dip is a dream come true. A great salsa or queso dip can be life-changing. I’ve searched for the perfect queso recipe for years, and this one finally delivers. If you haven’t made homemade queso blanco before, today is the day—it’s so delicious!
I feel like I’ve been searching for the perfect restaurant-style white queso recipe for Taco Night my entire life. Why is it so hard to find? All I want is delicious, gooey cheese in molten form for every meal.
I dream of mastering an easy queso recipe, but I’ve only found that perfection at Mexican restaurants. Their secret recipes have eluded me for years. Now, we can all enjoy it at home!
Making restaurant-style white queso dip is super easy and incredibly addictive!
Different Types of Queso Recipes
This queso dip is what I serve at every tailgating party, summer BBQ, and anytime I’m craving cheese. While I have many cheese dip recipes on this site, this White Queso Blanco is hands down my favorite.
I’ve made cheese dips of all kinds, from Chicken Enchilada Dip to Vegan Queso. I love them all, but this White Queso Recipe is my go-to. It can be served with anything or as an appetizer.
I almost always make homemade tortilla chips to dip into all that cheesy goodness. It’s worth the extra time, and they’re baked, not fried!
How to Make Easy and Creamy Queso
Making the perfect queso is easier than you might think. It does require some time at the stove, but I believe in you! Here are the steps:
- Heat evaporated milk over medium-high heat.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Tip: Don’t let the milk boil over!
- Stir in the cheese in batches until fully melted. It’s that easy!
- Once all the cheese is melted, stir in any add-ins you want, such as cooked hamburger, jalapeños, or tomatoes. Don’t hesitate to try new flavors!
- Grab your chips and enjoy! You can also use it to enhance recipes like Smothered Chicken Fajitas or Perfect Chicken Nachos.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
What is Queso?
Queso cheese dip is the cheese dip of your dreams! It’s a copycat version of your favorite restaurant’s chips and cheese, loaded with green chiles, spices, and topped with cilantro, jalapeños, and tomatoes.
Does this White Queso Recipe stay smooth and creamy as it cools?
This queso is different from the Rotel cheese dip you might have had at a Super Bowl party. Since it’s made with quality cheese, it will harden as it cools. You can keep it warm in a slow cooker or reheat it as needed. It reheats beautifully—just add a bit of milk if necessary.
This is the perfect queso for Taco Night! Check out our full Taco Tuesday Guide for more tips, ideas, and recipes.
Tips for Making This Queso Dip Smooth
We’ve made this Queso Recipe easy so anyone can make it perfectly every time. Here are some tips:
- Use evaporated milk instead of regular milk, cream, or half-and-half. When I first posted this recipe, I used half-and-half, but some readers experienced separation. Using evaporated milk should solve that issue.
- Don’t let the milk overheat. Once it reaches a light simmer, reduce to low. Cheese dip that gets too hot can become grainy, and we don’t want that!
- We’ve added cornstarch to thicken the cheese dip, and it works great!
What Drinks to Pair with White Queso
Nothing pairs better with homemade queso than a fantastic margarita! Check out our Ultimate Margarita Guide for all our favorite recipes, from classic to unique to frozen.
When I made this for the first time, I was thrilled. I had finally found my white whale: the SUPER EASY restaurant-style white queso dip. Of all the queso recipes I’ve tried, this one is my clear favorite.
If you’re looking for awesome recipes to pair with this cheese dip, check out our Baked Chicken Tacos, Easy Tex Mex Rice, and Best Stuffed Peppers. High fives all around!
If you’re looking for more cheese dip recipes, we have you covered:
- Loaded Velveeta Queso Dip (Cowboy Dip)
- Crock Pot Queso Fundido
- Beer Cheese Dip (Only 3 Ingredients!)
- Dairy-Free Queso
- Healthy Cheese Dip
- Chicken con Queso
- Loaded Cowboy Queso Dip
- 5-Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
White Queso Dip Recipe (EASY QUESO BLANCO)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This Easy White Queso Dip Recipe (Easy Queso Blanco) is our favorite queso recipe ever! It creates a creamy dip that tastes just like the queso at your favorite Mexican restaurant. If you want to know how to make queso dip on the stove, this recipe is for you! No Velveeta—just quality cheese and ingredients melted together and ready for dipping.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 lb white American cheese (buy it sliced at the deli and chop into small squares)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 of tablespoons canned jalapeños (chopped) or chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (or cumin, if you prefer)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional; some people like it, some don’t—see note below)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped cilantro, sliced tomatoes, and jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. After this,Stir in the cornstarch and whisk to combine.
- Once it starts to simmer (just before boiling), reduce the heat to low immediately.
- Stir in the white American cheese in batches while whisking constantly. Increase the heat to medium-low and keep whisking until the cheese is melted and creamy. Add more cheese as each batch melts.
- After the white American cheese is melted, add the shredded mozzarella. Continue to whisk constantly until melted and creamy. Add more mozzarella if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- If you want the queso to be browned like in the pictures, pour it into a small nonstick skillet and broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes, or until bubbly and browned (optional).
- Top with chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and more jalapeños if desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of half-and-half or milk to keep it creamy.
- Some people may not prefer the spice from the cumin and nutmeg. If you’re unsure, start with a small amount and adjust to your taste. If you prefer a milder cheese flavor, feel free to leave them out!
- For making this in a slow cooker: Start on high, adding the cheese and half-and-half. Once melted, turn the setting to low and add the spices and remaining ingredients. Stir often and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 263kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7G
- Protein: 130G
