Crockpot White Queso (Queso Blanco)
This 10 ingredient Crockpot White Queso is the best creamy, cheesy dip studded with green chilies and seasoned with warm spices. A mouthful of fresh Mexican flavors that's the perfect appetizer for any meal or party. Plus this queso dip in the crock pot takes 15 minutes to prep and is hands-free cooking at it's finest.
Servings: 18 serving
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded
- 8 ounces white American cheese freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles drained
- 2-4 tablespoons canned diced jalapeños drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
- Optional Garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced fresh jalapeño, sliced green onion, hot sauce, cooked and crumbled chorizo
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the shredded pepper jack and American cheese with cornstarch until evenly coated. Pour into a 1.5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- In the same bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, diced green chiles, jalapeños (if desired), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chipotle chili pepper.
- Pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker, and stir until combined well.
- Cook on low heat for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Keep the crockpot on the warm setting, stirring every 30 minutes, to keep the queso dip creamy and warm for serving. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dipping accompaniments.
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Notes
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Choose the right cheese: American cheese is essential as the base here since it has a higher amount of oil in it to make the right creaminess and texture in each bite.
- Why we use Cornstarch: Use as the thickener since it dissolves so nicely into the cheese mixture. You can also use arrowroot powder, just use less.
- Add mix-ins: We love to add canned green chilies, you can also add salsa or Rotel for other great flavors.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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