White Queso Dip

This white queso dip is a creamy and zesty snack that contains just 3 ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes. The perfect addition to your Cinco de Mayo party menu!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 4

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 249kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 pound white American cheese cubed
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup salsa verde

Optional garnishes:

1 cup pico de gallo

Instructions

Place the American cheese, salsa verde and half and half in a pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
Serve immediately, topped with pico de gallo if desired.

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Notes

I typically use a mild green salsa in this recipe so that it's not too spicy for the kids, but if you prefer heat, go for a hot salsa! Alternatively, you can add minced pickled jalapeno slices to turn the heat up.
While this Mexican cheese dip is great on its own, I find that adding a topping of fresh pico de gallo really takes it over the top. You can either purchase pico de gallo or make my homemade pico de gallo.
You'll want to purchase a block of white American cheese at your grocery store deli counter - just ask for a pound of the cheese, not sliced.

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