How to Make White Queso (using Monterey Jack Cheese) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, then you've probably encountered the deliciously creamy and tangy white queso dip. This popular appetizer is perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over tacos, or smothering on nachos. And while you can easily find pre-made queso dips at the grocery store, there's nothing quite like the homemade version.

One of the key ingredients in white queso dip is Monterey Jack cheese. This mild, semi-hard cheese melts beautifully and has a creamy texture...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk, or more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; whisk flour into melted butter until smooth. Slowly pour milk into flour mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in onion powder and garlic powder; simmer for 2 minutes. Add Monterey Jack cheese while stirring constantly until melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 248mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Calcium: 338mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 109mg