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White Queso Recipe

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-27 |11 Comments
White Queso Recipe
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White Queso Recipe

PREP10 min
COOK15 min

This White Queso Recipe is creamy, melty, and loaded with gooey cheese—perfect for dipping! Make restaurant-style queso at home in under 30 minutes.

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice or shred the white American cheese into small pieces.
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm milk until steaming but not boiling.
  3. 3
    Gradually add the cheese, stirring constantly, until completely melted and smooth.
  4. 4
    Stir in green chiles, pickled jalapeño juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  5. 5
    Continue stirring until queso is hot and bubbly. Add salt to taste.
  6. 6
    Thin with a little extra milk if needed, then pour into a serving bowl, garnish, and serve warm with chips.

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