Mexican White Cheese Dip (Restaurant-Style Queso)
This Mexican White Cheese Dip recreates the smooth, creamy queso like you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant. White American cheese, half-and-half, and pickled jalapeños melt together in about 15 minutes for an easy appetizer served with tortilla chips or spooned over tacos and nachos.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 336kcal
Equipment
- 1 Medium Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. White American Cheese Cubed
- 1 Cup Half-and-Half
- 2-3 Tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños Diced
- 2-3 Tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Brine
- 1-2 Tablespoons Water
- ½ Teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Plus more to taste
- Small Pinch White Pepper
Instructions
- Cube the white American cheese and add it to a medium saucepan. Add the half-and-half, diced pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, water, kosher salt, and white pepper.
- Cook over medium-low heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and white pepper as needed.
- To keep warm, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and stir occasionally. The dip will stay warm for 1 to 2 hours.
Notes
To reheat, add a splash of half-and-half, milk, or water and warm over low heat, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 914IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 834mg | Iron: 1mg
