This Mexican white queso dip is a creamy and zesty cheese dip that contains just 3 ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes. Queso blanco is the perfect addition to any party menu!
You can never go wrong serving cheesy appetizers at a gathering. I typically serve a jalapeno cheddar cheese ball, cheesy corn dip, cheese ball bites, pizza dip, beer cheese dip, or this amazingly easy queso dip.
When I go to my local Mexican restaurant, I always have to order the white queso dip. It’s creamy, a little bit spicy, full of flavor and totally addicting to scoop up with a big pile of tortilla chips! I decided I needed to learn how to make white queso dip at home. I was astounded by just how easy it actually is to make. All you need is a few ingredients and you can have hot cheese dip on the table in minutes!
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White Queso Dip Ingredients
To make Mexican cheese dip, you’ll need just 3 ingredients: white American cheese, green salsa and half and half. That’s it!!!
How To Make White Queso Dip
Cut your cheese into cubes, then put it in a pan with half and half and salsa verde. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and a smooth dip forms. You can add toppings such as pico de gallo, or serve it as-is with plenty of chips.
Tips For Queso Dip
- I like to serve my white queso dip with tortilla chips. Other great dipping options are veggies or flour tortillas cut into triangles.
- Queso dip also makes for a great cheese sauce to pair with carne asada fries, chicken tinga, chipotle carnitas, turkey tacos or carne guisada.
- I typically use a mild green salsa in this recipe so that it’s not too spicy for the kids. If you prefer heat, go for a hot salsa! Alternatively, you can add minced pickled jalapeno pepper slices to turn the spice level up.
- While this cheese dip is great on its own, adding a topping of pico de gallo really takes it over the top. You can either purchase pico de gallo or make my homemade pico de gallo.
Quick Tip
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.
Recipe FAQs
Queso cheese dip in America is typically made with American cheese. This type of cheese has a creamy mild flavor, and melts smoothly without separating.
I find that white queso dip is best when piping hot from the skillet. That being said, you can reheat it if needed. Simply microwave in 30 second increments until the dip becomes liquid and you’re ready to go. If you’re planning to add pico de gallo, add it after reheating the dip. If you add the pico de gallo before reheating, the dip may become watery.
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Queso Dip Variations
This Mexican cheese dip is fabulous as-is, but you can add other ingredients to make it your own.
- Meaty Queso Dip: Add 1/2 pound cooked and crumbled ground beef or chorizo as well as 1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Bean and Cheese Dip: Add 1 cup rinsed and drained beans, such as black beans or pinto beans, as well as 1/4 teaspoon cumin.
- Bacon Cheese Dip: Add 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon on top of the dip.
- Veggie Lover’s Dip: Add 1 can of drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, as well as 1/2 cup corn kernels.
This queso blanco dip is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, game day, or any time where you’re looking for a quick snack!
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White Queso Dip
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.
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.
Anyone tried this in the crock pot?
I wouldn’t put this cheese recipe in a crock pot and it would burn quickly. Use a sauce pan and keep stirring till it has melted. To heat it up use the microwave and stir every 20 seconds. 😁
Carolyn, I did and just kept stirring it and it came fine. After the cheese was all melted I took it off the low setting and put it on warm, and stirred it once in a while throughout the day.
What recipe or store bought brand do you use for the salsa verde? I plan on adding chorizo, is there anything I should alter in the recipe?
You can use chorizo, just make sure it’s cooked first! I use a chunky green salsa that has pieces of chile in it.
Can I Make this ahead of time to bring to a party, then microwave it after I get to the party? And then add the pico de gallo?
Yes that will work!
Can I use heavy cream instead?
Yes that’s fine!
I want to make this for a work party and want it to be fresh for lunch time. Do you have any microwave suggestions??
I would microwave in 30 second increments until melted, then stir until smooth. Add the tomato topping right before serving!
Yummy!! Not a drop left in the dish…lol. My family devoured it😊
Was great!
You’re right you can never go wrong with queso at a party! It’s the first thing I gravitate to . This looks so easy and simple I can’t think of a reason not to make it!
I have always been fond of Cheese dips(i lick them up till the end 🤣) and this one sounds absolutely delicious! That’s gonna be my next! 😁 Thanks for sharing!
This dip looks absolutely delicious!I’ll definitely be making this for the next time I am entertaining.
You had me at ‘dip’, then I saw the photos and now I am droooooooling. This white queso dip looks fabulous! I want to grab the ingredients and a bag of Doritos and whip it up, yum!!
Anything cheesy is good with me. This dip would be perfect for game day!
Can I do this in a crock pot?
Yes that should work just fine!
Absolutely delicious.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Made this for supper and it was so easy and delicious!!!
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
What do you do if the cheese and cream don’t truly blend? I have goopy cheese more than anything?
It should come together into a creamy sauce. I hope it worked out for you! If it seems too thick you can add a little more half and half.
make sure you are using REAL cheese imitation will not melt right and i have found low and slow stirring a lot
I see the calories say 249…is that for the whole recipe or a serving size? What is the serving size?
It’s for 1/8 of the recipe!
White queso is one of my very favorite things ever! I have never tried it at home before, I need too!
We seldom eat chips but when we do, we love a good dip. This makes me think of my daughter, she would love this after school.
Good thing I have visited this site. Now, I have something new to try on and another recipe that has discovered. Thanks to the internet, I no longer need such cookbooks for this kinds of recipes.