Queso Blanco Dip Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Queso blanco is spanish for white cheese. But when you see blocks of cheese labeled queso blanco in the store, they're typically soft, unaged cheeses made either with cow's milk or a combination of cow's and goat's milk. The flavor tends to be mild and the texture is crumbly. Because it's not ripened, some people refer to it as queso fresco or fresh cheese. However, they are actually different cheeses. Queso fresco is made with culture and rennet whereas queso blanco, the more simple of the two, is made with milk and an acid. Neither cheese is very melty. Queso blanco, however, can refer to many different kinds of cheeses as long as they are white in color. The actual crumbly queso blanco is very popular in mexico. In the united states, there are several options when it comes to queso blanco. In large supermarkets and grocery stores, you will often find packages of soft white cheese labeled queso blanco. But you'll also see white versions of american cheese and cheddar and both are commonly used to make queso blanco dips. In fact, they, along with monterey jack cheese, are more likely to be the cheeses you find in the white dip since they melt better than actual queso blanco. Queso blanco dip is a popular party favorite. Our recipe begins with a butter and flour roux to ensure a smooth texture when the cheese melts. We also include chopped green chiles for that expected tex-mex flavor. A mixture of monterey jack and cheddar cheeses and some spices add lots of savory flavor. Grab the tortilla chips and get dipping.

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Ingredients for Queso Blanco Dip Recipe

  • 1/4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • 0.19 cup Whole milk
  • 0.13 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.06 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 0.03 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.13 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 0.06 cup White cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 ounce Green chiles
  • 1/4 tablespoon Cilantro
Nutrition
value
93
calories per serving
5 g Fat5 g Protein6 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    5g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    5g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    164mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    184mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    18mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    23mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    117mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats