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.

A tortilla chip in a pan of white 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!

White Queso Dip Ingredients

Bowls of ingredients including cheese cubes, half and half, and salsa.

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.

Step by step process shots showing how to make cheese dip.

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.

A pan of queso dip topped with pico de gallo.

Recipe FAQs

What cheese is queso dip made from?

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.

How do you reheat queso dip?

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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A hand with a chip scooping up a serving of white queso dip.

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

AuthorSara Welch
A tortilla chip in a pan of 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!
Time
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Serves 8

Ingredients 

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

Optional garnishes:

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 114mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 624mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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    1. 5 stars
      You can make it with whole milk or full cream. I made it once with 2% just because that’s what was in the fridge. Just put more salsa in it and it will be really good but a little different.

  1. 5 stars
    Yum!! I have all of these ingredients, so I am definitely giving this a go!! Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    A winner with a foodie type of group! Used the slow cooker to keep it warm. Made the pico de gallo as a complement. All were hits!

  3. 5 stars
    This was my first time making queso dip so it’s a great base for me to start and it turned out wonderful.

  4. 5 stars
    Best queso dip! I added a pinch of red pepper flakes, a few shakes of cumin and chilli powder and used 1/4 cup of canned tomatoes with green chillies, bc that’s what I had and it was amazing. Thank u so much!!!!

  5. Are you able to make a large batch of this and freeze it in small portions for easy weeknight meals? Would love to pair this with taco night.

  6. It’s perfect. I Made mine with the (newish) white Queso Velveeta and Kirkland garden salsa. I subbed Half and Half for 3/4c Heavy Whipping Cream and 1/4 c water for a little more fatness.

    Some green hot sauce to taste and it was probably the best Queso I’ve ever had. No idea why I never thougy of using a heavy cream.

    Thanks for the recipe!

  7. What brand of white American cheese do you buy at the deli? Could I use a 16oz package of krafts white American cheese, and break into pieces, since I’m going to be stirring till it melts, without leaving my sauce pan? Thanks

    1. I use Boar’s Head which is what my deli sells. I think the slices could work although I haven’t tried it that way!

  8. Made this for a Nacho Bar social at work. Huge hit! Everyone kept asking who made it and for the recipe. Great stuff!

  9. 5 stars
    I am not a fan of most Mexican restaurants white cheese dip but this one is the best!!!! I have used several different kinds of white cheese but my favorite is White American!!! You really can’t miss with this one!!! No mayo taste!!!!!