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Microwave Queso Blanco
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Microwave Queso Blanco

This smooth and creamy white queso dip is made entirely in the microwave using white American cheese and green chiles in under 10 minutes. It delivers authentic queso blanco flavor without the need for a stovetop double boiler.

4.5
7 min
🍴8 servings
🔥160 cal
🔖Easy
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A velvety white queso dip made fast in the microwave with melted white American cheese and zesty green chiles.

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Nutrition per serving

160Calories
9gProtein
4gCarbs
12gFat
0gFiber

Ingredients

8servings

base

vegetables

dairy

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Combine Cheese and Milk

Place torn white American cheese pieces and milk in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium power for 2 minutes.

2

Stir and Continue

Stir the partially melted cheese mixture vigorously, then microwave on medium power for another 2 minutes, stirring again halfway through.

3

Add Chiles and Season

Stir in the drained diced green chiles, cumin, and garlic powder until fully incorporated into the melted cheese mixture.

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4

Final Heat and Serve

Microwave on medium power for 1 final minute until completely smooth and hot, stir once more, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Substitutions

white American cheesewhite Velveeta cubed for an even smoother melt with less stirring required
canned green chilesfinely diced fresh jalapeno for more heat and a brighter fresh flavor

Common mistakes

Using full power instead of medium power which causes the milk proteins to separate and the cheese to become grainy and clumpy
Not tearing the cheese into small enough pieces which significantly slows down the melting process
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