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Queso Blanco Cheese Dip

This cheesy wonder brings back memories of family game nights, when someone would “just make a little dip” and suddenly, everyone was huddled around the bowl. Creamy, melty, and loaded with flavor, this queso is always the first thing to disappear. Perfect for dipping chips or drizzling over nachos, it’s a hug in a bowl—warm, bold, and full of joy.

Ingredients

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Dip:
8 oz Oaxaca, Asadero, or Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

8 oz white American cheese, cubed

1 cup heavy cream

4 oz canned green chiles, chopped

1 tsp ground cumin

⅛ tsp crushed Mexican oregano (or regular oregano)

Garnish:
1 plum tomato, diced

1 jalapeño, diced

2 tbsp queso fresco, crumbled

Instructions

In a saucepan over low heat, combine cheeses and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and melted.

Stir in green chiles, cumin, and oregano. Heat gently until fully blended.

Pour into a serving bowl and top with tomato, jalapeño, and queso fresco.

Serve warm with tortilla chips or over your favorite dishes.

Notes

Velvety, zesty, and irresistibly cheesy—this dip brings the fiesta to your table.

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