Queso Blanco Recipe
Delicious queso blanco is made in no time and will be the perfect addition to your next party, especially when served with tortilla chips.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 1 cup shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until bubbly.
- Add milk and stir until well combined. Add green chilies, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder and cumin.
- Add cheese and mix until smooth. Add cilantro and tomatoes right before serving and mix well. Serve warm with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
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Notes
Make Ahead: This recipe only takes 10 minutes to make, but if you want to make it a little early, prepare the recipe up through adding the cheese, then transfer to a small slow cooker and keep on the warm setting for a few hours before serving. Add chopped cilantro and tomatoes right before serving.
Variations:
o Add some heat by including some minced jalapeños or more chili powder.
o Swap out the cheddar for your favorite cheese or a Mexican blend of shredded cheese.
o Add cooked ground beef or chorizo to make it more hearty.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 0.2mg