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Creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip

Make this creamy Mexican White Cheese Dip (Queso Blanco) in just 15 minutes! Perfectly smooth and packed with flavor from chilies, cumin, and spices. Great for parties, tacos, nachos, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound white American cheese cubed or shredded
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 oz canned green chilies chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional

Method
 

Melt Base Ingredients:
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cheese. Melt gently over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
Add Flavor:
  1. Stir in green chilies, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne. Mix until evenly incorporated and heated through.
Adjust Consistency:
  1. If the dip thickens too much, stir in additional warm milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serve:
  1. Serve immediately with chips or as a sauce for tacos, enchiladas, nachos, or grilled meats.

Notes

Use white American cheese for the creamiest, smoothest result.
Melt low and slow—avoid high heat to prevent separation.
Stir constantly and add warm milk if needed to thin the sauce.
Strain green chilies if you prefer a smoother texture.
For added flavor, sauté fresh garlic or onions in the butter before melting the cheese.