Best White Queso (2024)

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This white queso recipe is similar to white cheese sauces served in Mexican restaurants. The heat can be adjusted by adding chili pepper or more cayenne pepper. This recipe is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! It can be used as a dip for tortilla chips or a sauce for many Mexican dishes.

Submitted byleahnwells

Updated on January 18, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

1 pound white American cheese, cubed
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted.
Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth. Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
20g	Fat
5g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g	26%
Saturated Fat13g	66%
Cholesterol55mg	18%
Sodium1207mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate5g	2%
Dietary Fiber1g	2%
Total Sugars2g
Protein13g	26%
Vitamin C19mg	21%
Calcium328mg	25%
Iron1mg	3%
Potassium148mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.