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If you love creamy, indulgent queso, you're going to adore my ultra-easy Queso Blanco Dip recipe! This perfectly creamy dip, with both microwave and stovetop instructions, requires just seven ingredients and no flour to achieve its thick and dreamy consistency. Ready in 15 minutes!
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What is Queso Blanco?
Also known as white queso or white cheese dip, queso blanco, which translates to "white cheese," is a dipping sauce made from melted white cheeses, seasonings, tomatoes, chilies, and milk. It's typically served with tortilla chips and veggies and makes the perfect game day dip.
Queso Blanco Dip
I'm going to admit a guilty secret to you all. At practically every Mexican restaurant I visit, my favorite part of the meal is the big bowl of white queso and tortilla chips. There's just something about that creamy cheese and fresh, toasty tortilla chips that I can't resist!
When you buy a jar of queso dip from the grocery store, no matter what brand, it's just not the same. That's where my restaurant-inspired homemade queso blanco recipe comes in! It's just as creamy and decadent, with way more flavor than anything you would get from a jar.
The best part is that making this dip is just as easy as opening a jar. Whether cooked on the stove or made in the microwave, this crave-worthy queso cheese dip is only minutes away with almost no effort.
Just a heads up: if you have kids, you might find yourself making this cheese dip recipe every single day!
Velveeta Blanco Queso Recipe Ingredients
- Velveeta cheese; or others, see recommendations below!
- Tomatoes with green chilies
- Milk
- Tomato
- Jalapeno
- Chili powder
- Cilantro
Queso Blanco Cheese
Velveeta cheese is an ideal choice for achieving the creamiest, most gooey and melty results possible. However, there are many great options to choose from! Here are my favorite cheeses for queso dip - feel free to mix and match:
- White American cheese: No matter what cheese you pick, I highly recommend adding a slice or two of white American cheese. It makes the dip incredibly creamy and luscious!
- White Cheddar: A classic with tons of flavor. I wouldn't recommend heavily aged cheddar, as it can be overpoweringly sharp.
- Colby Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese: These mild, easily-melted cheeses work great for this recipe!
- Pepper Jack: Boost the spice level with pepper jack! It's pleasantly spicy while still being melty and mildly flavored.
- Oaxaca: Similar to Mozzarella, this Mexican pulled string cheese melts beautifully and has a lovely, mild flavor that's perfect for queso dip.
How to Make Queso Blanco
Queso Blanco Stovetop Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, add the diced Velveeta cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, milk, and chili powder.
- Stir the mixture continuously as it melts to prevent sticking and ensure even melting. Melt the cheese slowly for 10-15 minutes, until fully melted and well mixed.
- Once the queso dip is smooth and well combined, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more chili powder if you desire more spice.
- Transfer the queso dip to a serving dish, and if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced jalapenos, and additional diced tomatoes for added flavor and color. Serve the queso dip hot with tortilla chips or sliced veggies for dipping, and enjoy!
Queso Blanco Microwave Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Velveeta cheese cubes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, milk, and chili powder.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.
- Once the queso dip is smooth and well mixed, taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed. Add more chili powder if you want it spicier.
- Transfer the queso chip to a serving dish, and if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced fresh jalapenos or pickled jalapenos, or additional diced tomatoes for added flavor and color.
- Serve the queso dip hot with tortilla chips or sliced veggies for dipping, and enjoy!
Homemade Queso Tips
- Allowing this delicious dip to rest overnight and reheating it the next day will only enhance its flavor as the ingredients meld together.
- Regardless of the cheese used, I highly recommend including a portion of Velveeta or white American cheese to ensure optimal texture.
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese. Cheese sold in shreds is often coated with anti-caking powder that can prevent it from melting smoothly, resulting in clumpy queso.
- You can use heavy cream or half and half instead of whole milk for an even creamier result.
- If you're not using Velveeta, consider adding a roux of flour and butter to ensure the dip reaches the desired thickness.
White Queso Dip FAQ
At most Mexican restaurants, the white melty cheese poured over many dishes tends to consist of melted white American cheese. As a cheese product higher in oil and whey, American cheese melts easily into a satisfyingly thick and creamy dip that's ideal for queso.
Queso technically can be any kind of cheese, but it's typically made from high-oil-content cheeses with mild flavors such as Velveeta, American, white Cheddar, and Monterey Jack. The non-dip style of Queso Fresco is also found as a crumbly, mild cheese with a soft texture often crumbled on tacos.
Store it in small airtight containers and freeze for up to 4 months.
How to Store Queso Dip
- Fridge: After cooling, store queso in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Freezer: Store it in small airtight containers (small containers or an ice cube tray work well for easy portioning) and freeze for up to 4 months. Make sure it's cooled off first!
- Reheating and Thawing: Reheat queso in the microwave in a covered container for 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring frequently. For frozen queso, add it to a pot on the stove or microwave on low power until smooth and bubbly.
Easy Dip Recipes
- Creamy Chorizo Cheese Dip
- Bread Dipping Oil
- Chipotle Ranch Dressing
- Pizza Dip Recipe
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
This white queso dip recipe is even better with my popular elote recipe and Vegetable Fajitas!
If you enjoyed the recipe, leave a comment and a rating below!
Queso Blanco Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese - cut into cubes
- 10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chiles
- ½ cup Milk - or cream
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder - to taste
Optional toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Jalapenos - diced
- Tomatoes - diced
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, add the diced Velveeta cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, milk, and chili powder.16 oz Velveeta cheese,10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chiles,½ cup Milk,½ teaspoon Chili powder
- Stir the mixture continuously as it melts to prevent sticking and ensure even melting. Melt the cheese slowly for 10-15 minutes, until fully melted and well mixed.
- Once the queso dip is smooth and well mixed, taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed. Add more chili powder if you want it spicier.
- Transfer the queso dip to a serving dish, and if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced jalapenos, or additional diced tomatoes for added flavor and color.Fresh cilantro,Jalapenos,Tomatoes
- Serve the queso dip hot with tortilla chips or sliced veggies for dipping, and enjoy!
Microwave Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl combine the Velveeta cheese cubes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, milk, and chili powder.16 oz Velveeta cheese,10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chiles,½ cup Milk,½ teaspoon Chili powder
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.
- Once the queso dip is smooth and well mixed, taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed. Add more chili powder if you want it spicier.
- Transfer the queso chip to a serving dish, and if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, diced jalapenos, or additional diced tomatoes for added flavor and color.Fresh cilantro,Jalapenos,Tomatoes
- Serve the queso dip hot with tortilla chips or sliced veggies for dipping, and enjoy!
Notes
- Letting this delicious dip rest overnight and heating it up again in the morning will only make it taste better as the flavors absorb.
- No matter what cheese you're using, I highly recommend using a portion of Velveeta or white American cheese. This will ensure the best possible texture.
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese. Cheese sold in shreds is often coated with anti-caking powder that can prevent it from melting smoothly, resulting in clumpy queso.
- You can use heavy cream or half and half instead of whole milk for an even creamier result.
- If you're not using any velveeta, you will want to mix in a roux of flour and butter to ensure that the dip is thick enough.
Leta Edwards says
I dont know where you get your Velveta but the one I get is yellow not white and after melting it is still Yellow
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Leta! You can buy a variety of Velveeta that is white. However, it should still taste the same with yellow Velveeta. It just won't look the same.