The Ultimate White Queso Recipe

Name: The Ultimate White Queso Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound white American cheese, cubed; 0.5 cup milk, or as needed; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; cayenne pepper to taste

Enjoy restaurant-quality white queso at home with this quick, easy, and kid-friendly recipe! Customize the heat with chili or cayenne pepper. Ideal as a warm dip for tortilla chips, a nacho topping, or a flavorful addition to various Mexican dishes.

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield8

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound white American cheese, cubed
0.5 cup milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
Incorporate green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until well combined.
If the sauce is too thick, add milk to achieve desired consistency.
Heat thoroughly, approximately 2 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 214 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 764 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 49 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g