Pioneer Woman Queso Blanco Recipe
Are you looking for the perfect queso blanco recipe? You're in the right place! This Pioneer Woman Queso Blanco Recipe is creamy and delicious.
Equipment
- Large pot or saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Cheese grater
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 16 oz white American cheese cubed
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cube the white American cheese into small pieces.
- Shred the Monterey Jack cheese if needed.
- Chop the onion into tiny pieces.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Open the can of green chiles.
- Having everything ready makes cooking easier.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- The kitchen will smell amazing already!
- Pour in the whole milk and heavy cream.
- Stir everything together well.
- Let it warm up but don't boil.
- Keep the heat on medium-low now.
- Add the white American cheese cubes gradually.
- Stir constantly as the cheese melts.
- Add the Monterey Jack cheese next.
- Keep stirring until everything is smooth and creamy.
- This takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced green chiles.
- Add the cumin for extra flavor.
- Taste and add salt if needed.
- Mix everything together well.
- Pour the queso into a serving bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if you like.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
- Keep it warm for best results.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents.
- These can make your queso grainy.
- Always use low to medium heat only.
- High heat can make the cheese separate.
- Stir constantly while adding cheese to prevent burning.
- Add milk if the queso gets too thick.
- Keep it warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- This keeps the dip creamy for hours.
- You can add cooked ground beef for extra protein.
- Diced tomatoes also make a great addition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat gently on the stove with extra milk.