If you love Chipotle queso, you’re going to adore my recipe for homemade queso blanco dip! Featuring 3 types of cheese, plus a healthy helping of cream and green chiles, it’s spicy and creamy all at once!

I’ve never met a dip I didn’t like — and my family is right there with me! Bonus points if there’s some type of cheese involved. Some of our favorites include Cajun hot crab dip,  RoTel party dip, and jalapeño popper dip.

The original cheese dip? Queso, of course! If you’re new here, I love Mexican cheese, so it’s only natural that I crave dips made with it. Today, I’m sharing my recipe for homemade queso blanco that you can try at home. It’s ready to serve and enjoy in just 5 minutes. It doesn’t get much better than that in terms of prepping for a party!

I use a combination of 3 types of cheeses, heavy cream, green chiles, and some spices and seasonings. Simply heat it up on the stove and you’ll have a delicious queso blanco dip ready for your next party. Or, make a big batch to enjoy yourself at home. No judgment here — a big bowl of melted cheese ready for dipping is always a good idea.

Better than Chipotle queso

My white queso is creamy and slightly spicy. I use 3 different types of white cheese, green chiles and heavy cream. It’s a snap to make… ready in just 5 minutes!

If you’re having a crowd over for game day or a holiday party, queso blanco dip is the perfect party snack!

INGREDIENT NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS

• Oaxaca Cheese – My local supermarket carries Oaxaca, but if you can’t find any locally, you can substitute it with Asadero or Monterey Jack. 
• American Cheese – Use white American cheese, not orange, for this queso blanco recipe.
• Heavy Cream – For that ooey gooey creamy texture. You could also use half and half or evaporated milk, but the consistency will be a bit thinner.
• Queso Fresco – I like to crumble a bit of queso fresco on top as a garnish.
• Green Chiles – Use canned green chiles to add some heat to your queso cheese dip.
• Ground Cumin – To add a bit of earthy flavor to the mix.
• Mexican Oregano – I like Mexican oregano because it boasts a slightly more citrus flavor than Italian oregano. That said in a crunch you can use the latter.
• Plum Tomatoes & Jalapeños – Use as a garnish along with the queso fresco!

Video: Making Chipotle queso

Want to see this cheesy goodness in action?

Watch the video in the recipe card at the bottom of this post to learn how to make queso blanco like a pro!

HOW TO MAKE QUESO BLANCO DIP

1. Heat the Heavy Cream. Add the heavy cream to a saucepan and heat over medium until it starts to simmer.
2. Add the Cheese. Stir in the Oaxaca and American cheese and stir until completely melted, but not boiling. As a note, cheese separates at about 160 degrees F, which is why it will curdle if the sauce starts to boil. If it does separate, simply remove it from the heat source and add a bit of cream until you get the consistency you’re after.
3. Add the Other Ingredients. Incorporate the green chiles, cumin, and oregano. Stir to combine.
4. Garnish & Serve. Pour your dip into a serving dish and garnish with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and crumbled queso fresco. Serve warm with a side of tortilla chips!

Queso blanco recipe variations

With a few simple additions, you can have a completely different, but equally delicious, white cheese dip! Here are some ideas:

• queso fundido is a crave-worthy chorizo white cheese dip.
• fiery hot queso diablo – Want to clear your sinuses fast? Add a few ghost peppers or Carolina reaper chiles!
• beef queso dip has yellow cheese rather than white. With ground beef, it’s a delicious cheeseburger dip.
• smoked – add your favorite smoked white cheese!
• roasted salsa verde stirred into white queso is amazing!

By the way, it’s delicious for dipping, but there are other ways to use queso blanco dip. Serve it over roasted vegetables, a steak, grilled pork chops, or salmon!

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