Homemade White Queso with 3 Ingredients Recipe
This homemade white queso recipe blends smooth White American cheese, creamy whole milk, and zesty green chilies to create the perfect warm dip. It’s quick to prepare on the stovetop and ideal for pairing with tortilla chips or nachos for a delicious snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ pound White American Cheese, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 ounce can of green chilies
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: Cut the White American cheese into small pieces. This helps the cheese melt evenly and smoothly during cooking.
- Combine Ingredients in Saucepan: Place the cheese pieces in a medium saucepan. Pour in the whole milk and add the contents of the 4-ounce can of green chilies.
- Melt Cheese Mixture: Turn the heat to medium-low and begin whisking the mixture continuously. Whisking prevents sticking and burning, and scraping the bottom of the pan ensures even heating without browning.
- Adjust Consistency: If the queso is too thick, gradually add more milk while stirring until you reach your desired consistency for dipping.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat once the queso is smooth and creamy. Serve immediately warm with tortilla chips or drizzled over nachos. Reheat gently as needed to maintain creaminess.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the cheese mixture.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve preferred queso thickness.
- Serve immediately for best texture; queso can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- White American cheese provides a smooth melt and mild flavor, ideal for queso.
- Green chilies add a mild heat and subtle tang, but you can adjust to taste or substitute with roasted jalapeños for more spice.
Keywords: White Queso, Homemade Queso, Cheese Dip, Tex-Mex Dip, Green Chile Queso, Appetizer, Snack
