If you think all queso dips are created equal, think again. This white queso may look simple, but it delivers flavor in a way that truly surprises. And while the creamy white cheese gives it that signature smoothness, it’s not what sets this dip apart. The real secret? It’s everything else that goes into it—the zesty peppers, the fragrant spices, the savory add-ins that take each bite to the next level.
I’ve made plenty of cheese dips over the years, but this one always disappears first at the party. Friends and family inevitably ask, “What’s in this?”—and that’s when I know I’ve hit gold. This queso is bold, cozy, and just a little bit addictive.
Serve it hot with a big bowl of tortilla chips, drizzle it over nachos, or spoon it onto tacos and burrito bowls for an instant flavor upgrade. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and the perfect dip to keep in your recipe rotation.
So go ahead, test it out. I’d love to hear if it wins you over, too.
Ingredients
1/2 onion, small dice
1 jalapeno, minced or 1 can chopped green chiles or both
1 tsp. garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pound white American cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk at least, add more if you want the dip with a thin consistency
1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Garnishes: Pico de gallo, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Sauté the onion, jalapeno and garlic in some olive oil.
Place the cubed white American cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.
Add the tomatoes, sautéed vegetables and chopped green chiles or jalapenos (or both). Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic salt and cayenne.
Heat until the cheese has melted and becomes smooth. Taste to adjust the seasonings. You won’t mind doing this at all; in fact, take a couple of tastes to make really, really, really sure.
Serve with veggies, Keto crackers or your favorite tortilla chips.
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Equipment
- 1 knife
- cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 skillet
- 1 Large spoon
- 1 large microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion small dice
- 1 jalapeno minced or 1 can chopped green chiles or both
- 1 tsp. garlic
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 pound white American cheese cubed
- 1/4 cup milk at least add more if you want the dip with a thin consistency
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes drained
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Garnishes: Pico de gallo chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, jalapeno and garlic in some olive oil.
- Place the cubed white American cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, sautéed vegetables and chopped green chiles or jalapenos (or both).
- Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic salt and cayenne.
- Heat until the cheese has melted and becomes smooth. Taste to adjust the seasonings.
- Serve with veggies, Keto crackers or your favorite tortilla chips.
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