White Cheese Dip
If there’s one thing I never get tired of at any party or taco night, it’s a bowl of hot, cheesy dip and a basket of tortilla chips. This White Cheese Dip is melty, creamy, just the right amount of spicy, and it tastes even better than what you get at a Mexican restaurant. You won’t believe how easy it is to make at home!
Quick Snapshot
🕒 Ready in: 15 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 6–8
🎉 Best for: Taco Tuesday, game day, backyard cookouts, or any Mexican Fiesta Menu
When my aunt and uncle are in town, we alway head to our favorite Mexican restaurant and we love their white queso dip. I had to try to recreate it at home and it was a big hit!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Nachos – Melty and irresistible with just the right flavor kick from jalapeños and RoTel.
- Easy Appetizer -This queso blanco recipe is so easy to make with just one pot and no fancy equipment.
- Family Favorite – A total crowd-pleaser for parties, holidays, or cozy snack night at home.
Ingredients You’ll Need for White Cheese Dip
- onion
- jalapeño
- garlic
- butter
- evaporated milk or use heavy cream and whole milk
- white American cheese or white Velveeta (find white american cheese at the deli counter in the grocery store)
- RoTel tomatoes with green chiles
- kosher salt
- diced tomatoes – optional
- fresh cilantro – for garnish
- tortilla chips – for serving
How to Make White Cheese Dip
- Sauté: Dice the onion and jalapeño, then mince the garlic. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add the liquid : Pour in evaporated milk and bring just to a simmer.
- Melt the cheese: Add the white American cheese (or white Velveeta), cut into cubes. Stir often until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in RoTel & season: Mix in the RoTel tomatoes with green chiles and kosher salt. Stir until fully combined and heated through.
Serve it hot: Pour the dip into a serving dish or small slow cooker to keep warm. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips.
🧀 Tips & Variations
- Cheese Options: White American cheese melts beautifully, but white Velveeta works just as well for a silky texture.
- RoTel Tomatoes: Substitute diced tomatoes and green chiles or salsa.
- Spice Level: Want more heat? Use more jalapenos, cayenne pepper or add a few dashes of hot sauce. Add cumin to amp up the flavor.
- Make It Meaty: Stir in cooked chorizo, browned ground beef or browned sausage for a heartier dip.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm slowly in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often.
More Dip Recipes You’ll Love
🧄 Knorr Spinach Dip – A creamy classic that’s always a hit at parties.
🧀 Velveeta Cheese Dip – So cheesy and must-have served alongside Mexican food or try our Venison Queso!
🌮 Taco Dip – Layered, flavorful and easy to make ahead.
Dip Night Just Got Better
Whether you’re planning a party or just need a cheesy snack to wind down with, this White Cheese Dip is going to be your new go-to. It’s simple, fast, and absolutely delicious—just the way a homemade white queso recipe should be!
Tried this White Cheese Dip Recipe? Drop a comment and rate the recipe below—I’d love to hear what you think! 🧡
White Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced, seeds and membranes removed
- ½ tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 pound White American Cheese or White Velveeta
- 10 ounces RoTel Tomatoes with green chilies
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup tomatoes diced – optional garnish
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped – optional for garnish
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion, jalapeño, and garlic for4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in evaporated milk and bring just to a simmer.
- Add the white American cheese (or white Velveeta), cut into cubes. Stir often until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
- Mix in the RoTel tomatoes with green chiles and kosher salt. Stir until fully combined and heated through.
- our the dip into a serving dish or small slow cooker to keep warm. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm slowly in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often.
There is no cheese listed in the ingredient list. How much do you use?
I have update the recipe card with the cheese, thanks for letting me know it was missing.
~ Milisa