Queso Dip Recipe
This creamy homemade queso dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day, taco nights, holidays, and parties. Made with a delicious blend of white American cheese, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, this restaurant-style cheese dip comes together in just 20 minutes. The result is a smooth, rich, and flavorful queso that stays perfectly creamy and is ideal for serving with tortilla chips, pretzels, vegetables, nachos, or fries. Whether you make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker, this easy queso dip recipe is guaranteed to disappear fast!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter salted or unsalted
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 oz tomatoes with green chilies drained partially
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup milk whole milk works best
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 8 oz white American cheese cubed
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice optional
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños
- Crumbled chorizo
- Cooked taco meat
- Diced tomatoes
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- In a medium skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies.
- Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese, whole milk, and evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add American cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Stir constantly until melted.
- Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. If desired, stir in jalapeño juice.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to warm. Top with cilantro and jalapeños. Serve immediately.
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Keep warm during parties.
Notes
Nutritional Value Card
Serving Size: Approximately ¼ cupServings: 10
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 285 |
| Protein | 13g |
| Carbohydrates | 7g |
| Fat | 23g |
| Saturated Fat | 13g |
| Cholesterol | 68mg |
| Sodium | 680mg |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Sugar | 4g |
| Calcium | 360mg |