Creamy Queso Blanco Recipe
Queso Blanco is a creamy, mild white cheese sauce made by melting white cheese with milk, butter, and chilies. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for drizzling over dishes or serving as a dip, offering a smooth texture and a subtle kick of heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 ½ cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups white cheese, shredded (such as queso blanco or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–2 fresh chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred the white cheese finely to ensure it melts evenly. Finely chop the fresh chilies, removing seeds if a milder heat is preferred.
- Melt Butter: In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the butter gently to avoid browning.
- Add Milk and Chilies: Slowly stir in the milk and chopped chilies into the melted butter, heating the mixture until warm but not boiling to help the cheese melt smoothly.
- Melt Cheese: Gradually add the shredded white cheese to the warm milk mixture, stirring continuously to combine and prevent the cheese from clumping. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Final Adjustments: Once smooth and creamy, remove the saucepan from heat. Taste and adjust the heat level by adding more chilies if desired.
- Serve: Pour warm over your favorite dishes as a sauce or serve as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh cheese for best melting quality and flavor.
- Adjust chili quantity to control the spice level.
- Stir continuously to avoid scorching the cheese.
- This queso blanco sauce can be kept warm in a double boiler if serving for an extended time.
Keywords: queso blanco, white cheese sauce, cheese dip, Mexican cheese sauce, creamy queso
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