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4.42 from 46 votes

White Queso Dip

No one’s white queso dip can compare to this quick, creamy recipe. It's just like the white cheese dip that you find at Mexican restaurants.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup roasted hatch chiles (canned is fine)
  • 2 cups crema Mexicana
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded quesadilla cheese

Instructions

  • Heat Grill: Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet on a grill or stove top over medium heat.
  • Simmer: Add the chiles, crema, milk and seasonings to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Whisk: Add the cheese to the pan. Whisk until melted. Serve with warm tortilla chips.

Notes

To warm your tortilla chips, place them in a 13 x 9 pan on the grill next to your dip or in a warm oven for just a couple of minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 53mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 735mg | Iron: 0.1mg