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Published: Apr 21, 2015 · Modified: Jun 17, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

Queso Blanco Dip

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queso blanco dip in a black bowl surrounded by taquitos and mini tacos

Are you excited, Cinco de Mayo is almost here!!! As you can probably tell, our family loves Mexican food! Thankfully there is an entire holiday surrounding all of the delicious Mexican flavors. What could be more perfect at your next Mexican fiesta than Queso Blanco Dip?

queso blanco dip in a black bowl surrounded by taquitos and mini tacos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. 

Thick, melted cheese blended with jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, and onions…YUM! This is the perfect dip to serve along side these delicious José Olé Shredded Steak Taquitos wrapped in corn tortillas…..

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and these José Olé Chicken & Cheese Taquitos wrapped in flour tortillas…..

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and no one can pass up these fun José Olé Beef & Cheese Mini Tacos…..

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This recipe makes a lot of Queso Blanco Dip!! You will have plenty to serve with your José Olé favorites, as well as chips and cut veggies…..

queso blanco dip in a black bowl surrounded by tortilla chips in a round metal serving platter

How to make Queso Blanco Dip:

Remove the membrane and seeds from your jalapeno peppers…..

Queso Blanco jalapenos cookingwithcurls.com

and tomatoes…..

Queso Blanco tomatoes cookingwithcurls.com

dice them along with your onion, and set aside…..

Queso Blanco chop cookingwithcurls.com

Cut your cheese into cubes…..

Queso Blanco Dip cubes cookingwithcurls.com

and set aside. You want to have all of your ingredients ready to go before you start!

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add the onions and jalapenos and cook over Medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent…..

Queso Blanco saute cookingwithcurls.com

Add the tomatoes and garlic, stir and cook for one additional minute. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, and whisk to coat…..

Queso Blanco flour cookingwithcurls.com

Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly until all milk has been added and no lumps remain…..

Queso Blanco milk cookingwithcurls.com

Slowly add the cheese cubes, one cup at a time, mixing and allowing to completely melt before adding more…..

Queso Blanco cheese cookingwithcurls.com

Once all of the cheese has been added, and melted, add the Greek yogurt {or sour cream} and stir to combine…..

Queso Blanco yogurt cookingwithcurls.com

Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve…..

queso blanco dip surrounded by taquitos and min tacos

more delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes:

  • Homemade Guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Classic Margaritas
  • Fish Tacos
  • Instant Pot Red Chile Pork Tamales
  • Restaurant Style Blender Salsa
  • Mexican Style Shredded Beef {Instant Pot}

Enjoy!!

queso blanco dip in a black bowl surrounded by taquitos and mini tacos

Queso Blanco Dip

Restaurant-style Queso Blanco Dip that is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo fiestas or Taco Tuesdays!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheese, dip, recipe, party, cinco de mayo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 large jalapenos diced (membranes and seeds removed)
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk I used coconut/almond
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese cubed (can substitute white American.)
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cubed
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt I used Fage
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil over Medium heat in a large pan. Add onions and jalapenos, cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and garlic, cook for one additional minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables, and whisk to coat.
  • Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly until all milk has been added and no lumps remain.
  • Slowly add the cheese cubes, one cup at a time, mixing and allowing to completely melt before adding more.
  • Once all of the cheese has been added, and melted, add the Greek yogurt {or sour cream} and stir to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Notes

This recipe makes 6 cups of dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:09 am

    Oh my gosh – we have to get together sometime!! We would have soooo much fun! I big fuzzy heart love queso!! Great idea to pair the queso with José Olé products! 🙂

    Reply
  2. marcie says

    April 24, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Homemade nacho cheese — I love it! This looks amazing, Lisa. Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Malia @ Small Town Girl says

    April 24, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Perfectly yummy! Pinning to make for my next fiesta! Cheers!

    Reply
  4. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    April 24, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Can I just have a spoon or a straw? Yum!

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    April 25, 2015 at 10:36 am

    OMG!!! You are making me so hungry. Love the dip and the chicken and cheese taquitos!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Danielle@TheSummeryUmbrella says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    Ohhhh YUM!!! I love queso!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    This looks amazing. I love the pictures of the process! They are gorgeous! Visiting from the Creative Ways link party 🙂

    Reply
  8. Vickie says

    April 30, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    How many tomatoes? Looks like you used plum or roma tomatoes by your photos but there are none listed in the ingredients and yet they are referred to in the directions. Would like to try this for our Cinco de Mayo dinner but would like the complete recipe please.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 30, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Ooops, sorry about that Vickie. You are correct, I used 3 Roma tomatoes. Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ginnie says

    May 01, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    This looks so amazing! Definitely trying it at my next party!

    Reply
  10. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    May 01, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Love this dip, Lisa…it looks delicious! We’re huge Mexican fans in this house! We’ll definitely be trying this one.

    Reply
  11. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    May 02, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Lisa, you just handed me my Cinco de Mayo menu- thank you! Your queso goes perfectly with all of the Jose Ole products, and looks amazing. You even used my very favorite yogurt. OK, gotta go print my coupon! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Kimberly says

    May 02, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Okay, I’m drooling right now! Looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7, we can’t wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  13. Kimberly says

    May 04, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Hello cute girl! Just stopping by to let you know that your dip was chosen by Jessica as her favorite from our last party! Happy dance time. We will be featuring it at our party tonight at 7. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply

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