Creamy Queso Blanco Cheese Dip Recipe
Queso Blanco is a creamy, mild white cheese sauce made by melting white cheese with milk, butter, and chilies. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling over dishes, or incorporating into Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes, offering a rich, smooth texture with a mild spicy kick from the chilies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white cheese, shredded or crumbled (such as queso fresco or farmer’s cheese)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 small mild green chilies, diced (such as Anaheim or poblano)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the shredded white cheese, milk, butter, and diced chilies together.
- Melt and Stir: Over medium-low heat, gently melt the mixture, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Ensure the cheese fully melts and the ingredients combine smoothly without boiling to avoid curdling.
- Simmer to Desired Consistency: Continue to cook and stir until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened to your preferred consistency. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve immediately as a dipping sauce, topping, or as part of your favorite recipes.
Notes
- Use mild white cheeses like queso fresco or farmer’s cheese for the authentic texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add additional milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust the amount of chilies according to your spice preference; removing seeds will reduce heat.
- Stir continuously during melting to prevent the cheese from sticking or burning.
- This sauce is best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Keywords: Queso Blanco, white cheese sauce, Mexican cheese sauce, creamy cheese dip, mild cheese sauce
