Description
This Perfect Queso Recipe is a rich and creamy Mexican cheese dip made with just four simple ingredients. It’s quick and easy to prepare on the stove, slow cooker, or microwave, making it a versatile and delicious appetizer that melts together smooth and creamy every time. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this homemade queso is sure to become your go-to dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup grated white American cheese
- 1/2 cup grated white queso cheese
Liquid
- 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Grate the pepper jack cheese, white American cheese, and white queso cheese, and measure out the half and half or milk.
- Combine in Saucepan: In a medium saucepan over low heat, add all the cheeses and the half and half or whole milk. Stir gently to combine.
- Heat and Melt: Cook the mixture slowly, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the cheeses have melted completely and the queso is smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and transfer the queso to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or keep warm in a slow cooker or microwave until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- This queso dip is incredibly versatile and can be made on the stove, in a slow cooker, or microwave.
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results and smooth texture.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more half and half or milk to thin out the dip if needed.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture or keep warm to enjoy later.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups of queso, perfect for sharing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1574 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg
