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This Velveeta Queso Blanco recipe is quick and easy to make. It is loaded with green chiles and jalapeños. Serve it with tortilla chips, carrots, and celery sticks for an easy appetizer everyone will enjoy!
Velveeta Queso Blanco
When I need a quick and easy appetizer that I know everyone will love, this queso blanco dip is one of my favorites. I love serving it with tortilla chips, but celery sticks and carrots are yummy, too.
It’s perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family nights. If you bring this dip to a party, everyone will ask you for the recipe—it is that good!
What You’ll Need For Queso Blanco
Essential Tools:
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients in Velveeta Queso Blanco:
- Velveeta Queso Blanco (2 pounds): The star of this dish, Velveeta Queso Blanco, melts into a creamy, smooth texture that’s perfect for dipping. It’s a processed cheese product designed to stay velvety even when reheated—no graininess here!
- Canned Chopped Green Chiles (8 ounces): These mild, tangy chiles add flavor and a hint of spice to the queso. They’re a classic pairing with cheese and help cut through the richness.
- Jalapeños (2 large, minced): Fresh jalapeños bring some heat to the party! Adjust the amount based on your spice tolerance—seed them for a milder dip or leave the seeds in for an extra kick.
- Milk (2 tablespoons): A little milk helps loosen the cheese and ensures a silky-smooth dip. You can use whole, 2%, or evaporated milk for a slightly richer consistency.
- Tortilla Chips: Sturdy and salty, these are the perfect vehicles for scooping up the queso.
- Carrot Sticks & Celery Sticks: These crunchy, refreshing veggies offer a lighter alternative to chips and balance the queso’s richness.
How To Make Queso Blanco:
This Queso Blanco dip comes together in minutes. Simply melt Velveeta with green chiles, jalapeños, and milk in the microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Serve warm with your favorite dippers.
Here’s how you make Queso Blanco:
Combine Ingredients:
- Place the Velveeta cubes, green chiles, jalapeños, and milk into a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir the mixture.
Melt and Stir:
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir.
- Heat for an additional 1 minute and stir again.
- Repeat until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth for about 6 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Transfer the queso to a serving dish and pair it with tortilla chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks for dipping.
Recipe Tips
Customize the Heat: Do you prefer a milder dip? Swap the jalapeños for extra green chiles, or use fewer jalapeños. Want it spicier? Add serrano peppers or a pinch of cayenne.
Make It Extra Creamy: Stir in a dollop of sour cream or a splash of heavy cream for added richness.
Keep It Warm: To keep the queso at its best during a party, transfer it to a small slow cooker set to the “warm” setting.
Make It A Meal
This dip is a great appetizer or a side dish alongside this Easy Walking Taco Casserole or this copycat Cafe Rio Salad.
Serving and Storage Tip
SERVE: Serve while it’s warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
STORE: Keep the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing this dip as the texture of the queso changes after reheating.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Green Chiles: Swap for a can of Rotel for added tomatoes and spice.
- Jalapeños: Substitute with diced pickled jalapeños for a tangy kick.
- Milk: Use heavy cream or half-and-half for extra richness.
- Add Protein: Stir in cooked, crumbled sausage or shredded chicken for a hearty twist.
Queso Blanco Recipe FAQs
You can prepare the dip ahead of time. Store it in the fridge and then reheat it in the microwave, one minute at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency and temperature.
You can remove the jalapenos from the recipe. This will result in a more mild flavor.
My favorite items to dip are tortilla chips, carrots, and celery. You can also dip pretzels for a yummy snack.
Yes, combine the ingredients in a slow cooker on low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
Absolutely, use a larger microwave-safe bowl and adjust the cooking time as needed.
More Appetizers
Velveeta Queso Blanco
Equipment
- Microwave safe-bowl
- Mixing spoon
- measuring spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
- can opener
Ingredients
- 2 pound brick Velveeta Queso Blanco , cut into ½-inch cubes
- 8 ounces canned chopped green chiles
- 2 large jalapeños minced
- 2 Tablespoons milk
FOR SERVING:
- Tortilla Chips
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery Sticks
Instructions
- Place the cubed queso blanco cubes, green chilies, jalapeños, and milk into a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Cook on high for 2 minutes and then stir. Heat for 1 minute on high and stir again. Repeat the process until the cheese is melted and the queso dip is nice and smooth.
- Serve with tortilla chips and veggies.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I use fresh green chili and do this in the crockpot
Hi Melinda, we haven’t tested the recipe with fresh green chilis but imagine it would work just fine if you peel, seed, and chop before adding them. And it should work in a crockpot. I’d recommend adding everything and setting it to low for about 90 minutes.