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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Lil' Luna
- 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
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.
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.
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