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Bowl of white cheese dip with diced tomatoes and cilantro garnish.
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White Cheese Dip

Make restaurant-style White Cheese Dip at home in minutes! Creamy, spicy, and perfect with chips for parties, taco night, or game day snacks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: queso blanco, white queso, white Velveeta queso
Servings: 4
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Milisa

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2306mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1663IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 1381mg | Iron: 2mg
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