Description
Creamy Mexican white cheese (queso) dip brings authentic southwestern flavors straight to your kitchen. Rich melted cheeses blend with green chiles and spices, creating a smooth, irresistible appetizer perfect for dipping tortilla chips or drizzling over nachos.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white, deli-sliced American cheese
- 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) milk or half-and-half
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)
Vegetable Additions:
- 3/4 tablespoons (11 milliliters) canned, chopped green chiles or jalapenos
Instructions
- Set slow cooker to low temperature, ensuring a gentle and consistent heat for melting cheese.
- Combine all ingredients directly into the slow cooker, allowing them to meld together seamlessly.
- Stir mixture periodically, approximately every 10-15 minutes, to prevent cheese from sticking or burning.
- Monitor consistency as cheese transforms from solid to creamy, stirring until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Continue heating for 30-45 minutes, maintaining low temperature to achieve a velvety, restaurant-style texture.
- If using double boiler method, create water bath by filling bottom pot with simmering water.
- Place top pot carefully over water, ensuring no direct contact between water and cheese mixture.
- Warm milk and chiles gently, infusing subtle flavors into the liquid base.
- Introduce American cheese slices gradually, allowing each portion to melt completely before adding next.
- Whisk continuously to prevent cheese from clumping or developing uneven texture.
- Adjust heat to medium-low, maintaining steady temperature for optimal melting.
- Remove from heat once dip reaches desired smoothness and consistency.
- Transfer to serving bowl, garnish if desired, and serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white American cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture that melts perfectly without breaking.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling the amount of chipotle powder and green chiles to match your heat preference.
- Use low and slow heating methods to prevent cheese from becoming grainy or separating during melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to restore original consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg