Name: White Queso Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup half and half; 0.75 lb white American cheese; 0.5 lb Fontina cheese; 2 tablespoons green chilis; 2 teaspoons taco seasoning; 1 tsp seasoning blend; cilantro and green chilis

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White Queso Dip

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White Queso Dip

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Instructions

In a skillet or medium sauce pan, heat half and half over medium-high heat until you see bubbles around the edges (but not boiling).

Stir in half of the American cheese and half of the fontina cheese; stir until melted.

Stir in remaining cheese until all cheese is melted.

Add chilis and taco seasoning. If your taco seasoning does not have salt in it, add 1 teaspoon of House Seasoning Blend; stir until combined.

Serve warm with cilantro and extra chilis for garnish.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Shred Your Cheese Fresh 🧀
Always shred Fontina and white American cheese from whole blocks rather than using pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting and create a grainy texture.
Toast Your Spices First 🌶️
Bloom the taco seasoning and cilantro in the warm half and half for 1-2 minutes before adding cheese to intensify flavors and ensure even distribution throughout the dip.
Low and Slow Melting Method 🔥
Use medium-low heat and stir constantly while adding cheese gradually in small handfuls to prevent breaking or becoming oily; never let the dip boil or overheat.
Roast Fresh Chilis for Depth 🌶️
Lightly char fresh green chilis over an open flame or under the broiler before dicing to add a smoky complexity that elevates the dip beyond standard canned versions.
Adjust Consistency Before Serving 🥄
Keep extra warmed half and half nearby to thin the dip if it becomes too thick during serving, as the cheese will continue to thicken as it cools slightly.