DifficultyIntermediate

This simple and delicious homemade queso blanco is deliciously cheesy and packed with authentic flavors to bring any meal or snack to life!
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Yields8 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
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1

In a small saucepan, heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat. Stir in cornstarch and whisk to combine.

2

Bring contents to a simmer but do not boil (when it begins to bubble, it's ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

3

Immediately stir in cheese in batches, starting with the white American cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low. Be sure to CONSTANTLY whisk ingredients until cheese melts completely. Once melted, add more. Do not stop stirring, you must continue to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

4

Once the cheese in done, add in shredded mozzarella, being sure to constantly whisk while cheese melts. If you prefer your dip to be thicker, add more mozzarella cheese.

5

Once all cheese is melted, stir in jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

6

If you would like queso to be browned, pour into a small nonstick skillet and place in oven. Broil for 3/4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown.

7

Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños if desired.

8

Cut Sonora Tortillas into triangle chips and bake on a nonstick sheet at 350 degrees until golden and crispy. Serve with queso.

Ingredients

Garnish

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat. Stir in cornstarch and whisk to combine.

2

Bring contents to a simmer but do not boil (when it begins to bubble, it's ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

3

Immediately stir in cheese in batches, starting with the white American cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low. Be sure to CONSTANTLY whisk ingredients until cheese melts completely. Once melted, add more. Do not stop stirring, you must continue to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

4

Once the cheese in done, add in shredded mozzarella, being sure to constantly whisk while cheese melts. If you prefer your dip to be thicker, add more mozzarella cheese.

5

Once all cheese is melted, stir in jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

6

If you would like queso to be browned, pour into a small nonstick skillet and place in oven. Broil for 3/4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown.

7

Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños if desired.

8

Cut Sonora Tortillas into triangle chips and bake on a nonstick sheet at 350 degrees until golden and crispy. Serve with queso.

Easy Homemade Queso Blanco