This white queso is similar to white cheese sauces served in Mexican restaurants. This recipe is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! The heat can be adjusted by adding chili pepper or more cayenne pepper. Use as a warm dip for tortilla chips or sauce for nachos, and many other Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white American cheese , cubed
- 0.5 cups milk , or as needed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cans chopped green chilies , 4 ounce
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
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2
Stir until cheese is melted.
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3
Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth.
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4
Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
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5
Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.
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