Best 13 Queso Blanco Recipes

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Queso Blanco, the delightful and versatile cheese hailing from Latin American soil, has captivated hearts and taste buds alike with its rich flavor and creamy texture. An integral ingredient in many traditional dishes, from piping hot enchiladas to tangy salsas, its versatility makes it a culinary chameleon, capable of transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary creations. As we embark on this journey to discover the best recipe for cooking Queso Blanco, let us explore the nuances of this extraordinary cheese and uncover the secrets to crafting a truly exceptional dish.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

QUESO BLANCO



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 48 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 fresh poblano chiles
4 tablespoons salted butter
4 onions, diced
4 jalapenos, minced
2 cloves garlic, grated
4 cups milk
4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds queso blanco-style processed cheese, such as Velveeta Queso Blanco, cut into large cubes
8 cups grated sharp Cheddar
8 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Four 14.5-ounce cans petite-diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Roast the poblano chiles individually over the flame of your stovetop, using metal tongs to hold them, until the skins are totally charred. (If you don't have a gas stove, you can use an outdoor grill OR place them on a baking sheet directly under your oven's broiler.) Place the blackened chiles in a large resealable plastic bag and seal the bag to allow the chiles to sweat for a good 20 minutes.
  • Use a knife to scrape off most of the blackened skins. Slice the chiles in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and membranes and chop into small dice.
  • Add the butter to a very large pot and saute the onions, jalapenos and garlic over medium heat. Add the milk, cream, chili powder and some salt and pepper and heat. Add the processed cheese and stir to melt. Then add the Cheddar, Monterey Jack, tomatoes and diced poblanos. Slowly melt and keep warm.

QUESO BLANCO DIP



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Quick and easy queso dip. Pretty darn close to the kind at the Mexican Restaurant.

Provided by GingerGypsy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound white American cheese (such as Land O'Lakes®), sliced
1 cup half-and-half, or as needed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place American cheese and about 1/4 cup half-and-half in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until cheese starts to melt, about 5 minutes. Slowly start stirring half-and-half into cheese mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until cheese begins to melt and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes more. Continue adding more half-and-half.
  • Season cheese mixture with cumin, black pepper, and salt; add red pepper flakes, a little at a time, until desired spiciness is reached.
  • Cook and stir cheese dip until cheese is fully melted, adding more half-and-half if needed to thin it out, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat and top dip with chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 930.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUESO BLANCO



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Queso blanco is a soft, unaged white cheese that originated in Spain. It's also fantastically easy to make at home! Add salt for a savory cheese to crumble on salads, or skip the salt for a creamy soft cheese that is delicious served with a drizzle of honey! Store queso in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 gallon whole milk
3 tablespoons sea salt
⅓ cup cider vinegar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth. Place colander over a bowl or in the sink.
  • Pour milk into a large saucepan; bring to 185 degrees F (85 degrees C), stirring frequently. Stir in salt.
  • Pour vinegar into milk, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition until curds begin to separate from the whey.
  • Spoon curds into the muslin-lined colander using a slotted spoon. Fold the muslin over the top of the curds. Fill a smaller container with water and place on top of the muslin to press down on the cheese. Let rest for 1 to 3 hours, allowing the liquid to drain from the cheese (the longer you allow the cheese to drain, the drier the cheese will be).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 2175.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

QUESO BLANCO DIP (WHITE CHEESE DIP)



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Provided by Camille

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1.25 lb. white American cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
2/3 cup half and half
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a microwavable-safe bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir after every minute. It might appear runny at first, but it will thicken up as it starts to cool down.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving

QUESO BLANCO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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I love chicken enchiladas made with sour cream, but most of the recipes I found for them were lacking in flavor. I added a few spices and came up with this recipe. We love it Simple and tasty!

Provided by Country Cook in Okl

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (7 ounce) can green chili peppers
2 cooked and diced chicken breasts
1/2 cup oil
8 ounces grated kraft velveeta queso blanco cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1 bunch green onion, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon oregano (mexican oregano if you have it)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
18 corn tortillas
1 (10 ounce) can old el paso green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Mix soup, sour cream, 6 ounces of the grated cheese,green onions,green chili,cumin,cilantro,garlic salt,oregano,pepper and chicken together. This mixture can sit overnight or made as soon as mixed. Heat tortillas in hot oil, place on paper towels. Put a large spoon of mixture into each tortilla and roll. Place in baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 79.7, Sodium 1094.3, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.8

BLACK BEAN, TROPICAL FRUIT AND QUESO BLANCO SALSA



Black Bean, Tropical Fruit and Queso Blanco Salsa image

My talented friend chef Douglas Rodriguez gave me the inspiration for this salsa at a fantastic party he threw. Queso blanco, a staple of Latin cuisine, is uniquely textured, simply yet assertively flavored and quite pleasant to nibble. In this recipe, the cheese balances the acidity of the orange and mango. A no-brainer with chips, queso blanco salsa is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken breasts as well. You can prepare the dressing up to a day before you assemble the salsa. And the salsa is also good a day after - assuming there is any left over.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup well-rinsed, canned black beans
1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and light green parts only
1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
3/4 cup crumbled queso blanco
3/4 cup diced mango
1/2 cup coarsely chopped orange sections
1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 cup diced ripe avocado
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the Salsa: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado in the order listed. Very gently, fold in the avocado, to avoid smashing the delicate ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • To make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk them well. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, gently fold the dressing into the salsa. Season to taste and serve.

QUESO BLANCO (WHITE CHEESE DIP)



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Queso Blanco - white cheese dip for nachos, served in Tex Mex restaurants. I imagine you could use yellow American cheese for regular queso dip - from penniesonaplatter.com

Provided by Random Rachel

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 lbs white American cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup diced green chilis
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 ounce pickled jalapeno juice
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir after every minute. The mixture might seem watery during the first few stirs, but should come together as a nice runny dip after all the cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a sauce over your favorite Mexican dish.

VELVEETA QUESO BLANCO SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE - (4.1/5)



VELVEETA Queso Blanco Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by campbellkid36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. (16 oz.) Queso Blanco VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • COMBINE ingredients in microwaveable bowl. MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Keeping it Safe Hot dips should be discarded after sitting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer.

QUESO BLANCO AND BLACK BEAN SLOW COOKER DIP



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Perfect for your next game day gathering, this recipe combines the great flavors of jalapeno and cheddar smoked sausage, black beans, and salsa verde. All it takes is a few simple steps to create a creamy, crowd-pleasing dip. If desired, garnish with jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) package Johnsonville® Jalapeno and Cheese Smoked Sausage, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 (15 ounce) can BUSH'S® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup salsa verde
1 clove garlic, minced
Tortilla chips
jalapeno peppers, sliced
tomatoes, chopped
chopped fresh cilantro
lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  • Add diced sausage, black beans, shredded cheese, salsa, and garlic; mix gently to combine.
  • Transfer to a 2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours, or until heated through, stirring every 30 minutes. Reduce heat to WARM to hold for serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. If desired, garnish with jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 882.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

INSTANT POT® QUESO BLANCO



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My own rendition of a smooth queso blanco made in the Instant Pot®. Feel free to adjust heat to suit your preferences. Serve with chips or pour over nachos.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces Oaxaca cheese, shredded
4 ounces heavy cream
½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 ½ teaspoons pickled jalapeno pepper juice

Steps:

  • Select Slow Cooker setting on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); set temperature to High. Add Oaxaca cheese, heavy cream, and Neufchatel cheese. Stir until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce temperature to Low. Let queso cook for 5 to 7 minutes more. Pour in green chiles, jalapenos peppers, and pickling juice. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 335.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

COPYCAT SPICY QUESO BLANCO APPLEBEE'S RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Copycat Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Gggoody

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
1 small onion, divided
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced (divided)
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, divided
1 Roma tomato, deseeded and diced

Steps:

  • Cut onion in half and mince one half. Set aside. Warm oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of minced jalapeno and grate ½ onion into pan. Stir to coat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Add cream and cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro. To create a simple pico de gallo: Combine chopped onion, tomato, ½ tablespoon cilantro, and remaining jalapeno in a bowl. Pour queso blanco into a medium size serving bowl (2 ½ cup or larger). Top with pico de gallo. Serve and enjoy! COOK'S NOTE: Adjust jalapenos according to the heat you would like. For mild heat, add less. For a spicier dip add more.

QUESO BLANCO DIP (WHITE CHEESE DIP) RECIPE



Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) Recipe image

Provided by Morganp9661

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 lb block White American Cheese (Land O'Lakes brand preferred, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup diced green chiles
2 pickled jalapenos, chopped
1 ounce pickled jalapeno juice
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cold water
pinch of cumin (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir after every minute. The mixture might seem watery during the first few stirs, but should come together as a nice runny dip after all the cheese is melted. Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a sauce over your favorite Mexican dish. *Recipe Note: White American cheese is found at most deli counters in your local grocery store. *Reheat Instructions: Store any leftover cheese dip in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until creamy and hot.

QUESO BLANCO & BLACK BEAN SLOW COOKER DIP



Queso Blanco & Black Bean Slow Cooker Dip image

Perfect your next game day gathering, this recipe combines the great flavors of jalapeno and cheddar smoked sausage, black beans and salsa verde. All it takes is a few simple steps to create a creamy, crowd-pleasing dip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (14 ounces) Johnsonville® Jalapeno and Cheese Smoked Sausage, finely diced
1 - 8oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (15 ounces) Bush's Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup salsa verde
1 clove garlic, minced
Tortilla chips
Fresh jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cilantro or lime wedge (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth., Add diced sausage, black beans, shredded cheese, salsa and garlic; mix gently to combine., Transfer to a 2 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-1/2 hours, or until heated through, stirring every 30 minutes. Reduce heat to WARM to hold for serving., Serve with tortilla chips. If desired, garnish with jalapenos, tomatoes, cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use the right cheese: Queso Blanco is typically made with fresh cheese, such as queso fresco, queso panela, or queso Oaxaca. These cheeses have a mild flavor and a slightly crumbly texture that melts easily.
  • Add flavorings: Queso Blanco can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as cilantro, jalapeños, onions, garlic, and cumin. You can also add sour cream or yogurt to make it creamier.
  • Melt the cheese slowly: Queso Blanco should be melted slowly and gently to prevent it from curdling. If you are melting the cheese in a saucepan, use low heat and stir constantly. If you are melting the cheese in the microwave, heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval.
  • Serve immediately: Queso Blanco is best served immediately after it is melted. It can be served with chips, vegetables, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Queso Blanco is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a snack, Queso Blanco is sure to be a hit.

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