Check out this super Easy White Queso Dip! It’s cheesy, delicious, and tastes just like the one you love from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Ready in 5 minutes!
This cheesy dip is so simple to make. All you need is a few ingredients and a microwave. It's the perfect last-minute easy appetizer that is sure to be a hit. People will be asking for this!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Easy White Queso is the perfect dip to serve for taco night, Cinco de Mayo, family gatherings, or for a quick midnight snack. It's so good! Looking for more party dips? Be sure to check out our other cheese dip recipes and appetizers like our Chili Cheese Dip, Guacamole, and Spinach Artichoke Dip.
Here's What You Need
You need just a few simple ingredients to make this cheesy party dip. We like to keep them on hand for that last minute appetizer win.
- 9 slices Pepper Jack Cheese - 9 ounces
- 6 slices White American Cheese - 6 ounces
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz half & half
Pepper Jack Cheese - Buy sliced cheese and cut it up into cubes. It'll melt quickly. Pepper Jack adds just the right amount of spice for a mild queso.
White American Cheese - You'll usually find this at the deli counter at the grocery store.
Half & Half - May substitute heavy cream or whole milk.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Easy White Queso Dip
This Easy White Queso Dip takes just a few minutes to make in a microwave.
- Dice Cheese. Cut cheese slices into small pieces and put them into a bowl.
- Add Remaining Ingredients. Put the rest of the ingredients into the same bowl.
- Microwave for 60 Seconds. Place the bowl into the microwave and cook for 1 minute on high. And stir it all together.
- Stir. Stir the queso until it is combined.
- Microwave in 60 Second Intervals. Microwave the dip for an additional minute or two more to finish melting the cheese completely. Stir until smooth.
Pro Tip For A Smooth Sauce
The trick to making smooth and creamy cheese sauce is don't let it boil or get too hot. Cheese sauce ingredients must be melted slowly and stirred frequently so that the sauce doesn't break and become grainy.
For best results, microwave this white queso in 30-60 second increments, stirring after each increment until the cheese is melted into a smooth dip.
Queso Add-Ins
This Queso is super easy to make and so versatile.
There are endless add-ins and appetizer variations you can make, and so many ways to use this cheesy queso in other dishes. Once you learn the basic cheese sauce, the possibilities are endless.
Spice up the basic queso recipe. This is your chance to get creative with these tasty add-ins!
- spicy salsa or Pico de Gallo
- cayenne pepper
- minced jalapeno peppers
- pickled jalapenos
- canned mild diced green chiles
- Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- sauteed chorizo
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Queso For Two
Sometimes you just need a little nibble.
- 3 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- 2 slices White American Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salted Butter
- splash of Whole Milk, or Half and Half
Place diced cheese, butter, and cream in a little dish and microwave for 30 seconds. Give it a good stir. It should be almost done. Microwave it for another 15 seconds and stir till smooth and you're good to go!
Pro Tip: Use the servings slider on the recipe card below to adjust the ingredient amounts so that you can make just the right amount of queso for two or to make enough queso for a crowd.
Time and Mess Saving Tip
For convenience, we recommend using glass airtight freezer/oven/microwave safe containers. Make, store, and reheat the dip all in the same container.
Recipe FAQs
You can make this easy white queso dip ahead of a party or to just have available to satisfy late night snack cravings. This tasty party dip can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or frozen in an air-tight container.
Keep this queso dip warm in a mini crock pot, slow cooker, or cast iron skillet. Another idea is to nest a hot oven proof dish of queso in a kitchen towel to keep it warm.
This White Queso will last between 3-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Yes! You can freeze queso dip for months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat queso dip slowly, stirring frequently as the sauce warms. Reheat on the stovetop on low, or in the microwave on high at 30-60 second increments. Be very careful not to let cheese sauce boil, or the sauce will break and its texture will become grainy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Creamy White Queso with your favorite tortilla chips or pair with any of the following:
- Warm tortilla chips
- Nachos
- Poured over tacos, burritos, taquitos
- On baked potatoes
- Pour it over refried beans
- Make a Queso, Guacamole, and Salsa Trio to serve with a basket of tortilla chips.
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📖 Recipe
Easy White Queso Dip Recipe
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- fork
Ingredients
- 9 ounces pepper jack cheese 9 slices
- 6 ounces white American cheese 6 slices
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces half & half
Instructions
- Dice Cheese. Cut cheese slices into small pieces and put them into a bowl.6 ounces white American cheese, 9 ounces pepper jack cheese
- Add Remaining Ingredients. Put the rest of the ingredients into the same bowl.1 tablespoon salted butter, 4 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces half & half
- Microwave for 60 Seconds. Place the bowl into the microwave and cook for 1 minute on high.
- Stir. Stir the queso until it is combined.
- Microwave in 60 Second Intervals. Microwave the dip for an additional minute or two more to finish melting the cheese completely. Stir until smooth.
Notes
Note On Number of Servings
6 servings is approximately 2 cups. Double this recipe (4 cups) to serve at a party.Pro Tip
For best results, microwave this white queso recipe in 30-60 second increments, stirring after each increment until the cheese is melted into a smooth dip. Reheat in the same way.Freezing and Storage
- This tasty party dip can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or frozen in an air-tight container.
Russ B says
Great party appetizer. Pro tip: Make a lot. It goes fast!!
Seanna says
That's awesome. Thank you!!