White Queso Dip (Slow Cooker & Stovetop)
This Easy White Queso Dip is creamy, smooth, and just as tasty as our favorite Mexican restaurant queso! The ultimate warm, cheesy appetizer for family gatherings, game day, or any party snack table.
For more party appetizers try my 7 layer dip, million dollar dip, and easy cowboy caviar next!
Recipe Snapshot
QUICK & EASY: simple white queso dip, 5 minute prep
POPULAR APPETIZER: everyone loves
CUSTOMIZE: with your favorite flavors or ingredients
Terrific authentic queso recipe to serve over nachos or as an appetizer for any occasions
Serve it up with my Buffalo chicken wings, Doritos chicken tenders, Chex mix, coconut shrimp and the best pizza dip!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 16 oz white American cheese
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1-2 teaspoon minced jalapenos
- 1/2 cup low fat milk
- Chopped cilantro
How to Make White Queso Dip
Slow Cooker
STEP ONE – Cut the American cheese into smaller cubes and add them into the slow cooker.
STEP TWO – Add the softened cream cheese, butter, peppers, milk and cumin.
STEP THREE – Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 1 hour. Sir the mixture every 15 minutes.
STEP FOUR – Garnish the queso with cilantro or even some sliced jalapeños and enjoy with tortilla chips or any other dipping foods!
STEP FIVE – Keep it warm for the party on a low heat or warm setting, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 hours.
Stovetop
Can also make on the stovetop over a low heat!!! ( from eating on a dime site up to u
- Place cheese, milk, and butter in a sauce pan. Heat over low heat.
- Heat until melted – stirring frequently to ensure that the cheese doesn’t stick or burn to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the green chillies, cumin, garlic salt, and just a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Add more milk if you want the dip to be thinner or if the dip is too thin, you can continue to heat it on low until the sauce thickens to your prefer
Storage And Reheating Instructions
Store any leftovers (we never have any!!) once cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals stirring each time until heated through. Or in a pan over a low heat on the stove stirring often until heated through.
You can also reheat it in the crockpot on a low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
White Queso Dip
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings
Description
This easy White Queso Dip recipe is so delicious and smooth, that is just as good as the queso at our favorite Mexican restaurants. Perfect for a comforting, warm and gooey cheese dip for a snack or the best appetizer to get the party started at family gatherings or football game parties!!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz white American cheese
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
4 ounces diced green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1–2 teaspoon minced jalapenos
1/2 cup low fat milk
Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the American cheese into smaller cubes and add them into the slow cooker.
- Add the softened cream cheese, butter, peppers, milk and cumin.
- Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 1 hour. Sir the mixture every 15 minutes.
- Garnish the queso with cilantro or even some sliced jalapeños and enjoy with tortilla chips or any other dipping foods!!!
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
Store any leftovers (we never have any!!) once cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals stirring each time until heated through. Or in a pan over a low heat on the stove stirring often until heated through.
You can also reheat it in the crockpot on a low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
