Description
This Perfect Queso Recipe is a quick and creamy Mexican cheese dip made from a blend of pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses combined with half and half or milk. Ready in just minutes, it’s ideal for dipping chips or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup white American cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup white queso cheese, grated
Liquid
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cheeses: Grate the pepper jack, white American, and white queso cheeses finely so they melt evenly and smoothly.
- Heat the liquid: In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, warm the half and half or whole milk gently until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Combine and melt cheeses: Gradually add the grated cheeses to the warm milk, stirring constantly to create a smooth and creamy cheese sauce without lumps.
- Adjust consistency and serve: Continue stirring and cooking the queso on low heat until all the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth. If necessary, adjust thickness by adding a little more milk. Serve warm with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
- This queso recipe is incredibly easy and requires only four ingredients, making it perfect for a quick snack or party dip.
- You can make this queso on the stovetop as described, or prepare it in a slow cooker or microwave if preferred.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melting texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately for optimal creaminess; queso tends to thicken as it cools.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1574 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg
