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Best White Queso

This white queso recipe makes the best homemade cheese dip that's creamy and spicy and can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or drizzled over tacos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound white American cheese cubed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small jalapeño seeds removed and minced (optional for extra heat)
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips for dipping

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter until foamy.
  2. Add cubed cheese and pour in milk, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula.
  3. Stir in minced jalapeño and a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
  4. Continue stirring until cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or drizzle over tacos for an extra cheesy boost.
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