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BEST EVER White Queso Dip

This white Queso recipe is a creamy, flavorful snack or appetizer that will be the hit of any crowd! Forget using Velveeta, this from scratch version is restaurant quality!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb white American cheese, chopped into small squares *I buy from behind the deli counter
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/4 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoon canned jalapenos
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Garnish: chopped cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos

Instructions

  • Heat half and half over medium heat in small saucepan. *I use a small cast iron pan and it works GREAT!
  • Reduce heat to low once simmering, not quite boiling.
  • Stir in the cheeses starting with the white American first. Increase heat to medium and continuously whisk cheeses until completely melted.  
  • Once all the cheese is melted, add in the jalapenos, chili powder, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Top with garnishes of choice and serve with tortilla chips!

Notes

*Do not skimp on cheese quality. I get mine from behind the deli counter!
**Recipe adapted from: The Cookie Rookie (https://www.thecookierookie.com/easy-restaurant-style-white-queso/)
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