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By Joanie Zisk Published: Jan 23, 2019 · Updated: Feb 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Small Batch Queso Recipe

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a brown bowl of white queso with a chip dipped in the sauce.

This white queso recipe is our favorite! It's creamy, easy to make, and you only need 3 ingredients. Made without Velveeta, this queso dip is one you'll want to make over and over again. Break out the chips, this queso blanco is sure to become your favorite too!

A small bowl of white queso on a plate with homemade tortilla chips.

Queso blanco is also called white queso and is a creamy cheese dip made with white soft cheese.

White queso can be used for dipping, can be mixed in with various dishes, and used as a topping for Mexican favorites such as enchiladas or tacos.

Why This Recipe Works

Seriously friends, this white queso recipe is one of the easiest, best tasting, Tex-Mex dip recipes you'll find. In fact, this queso dip comes together so quickly you can be dipping your chips in within minutes after you begin to make it.

I hesitated to post this queso recipe because it's just so simple. I make this dip often, especially on game days when we want to relax and watch our favorite football teams play.

The queso is mildly spicy, but you can adjust the amount of spice easily to make it more or less spicy. If you want to make a bigger batch to share, the queso recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

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Dipping the edge of a homemade tortilla chip in a bowl of queso.

Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Cheese: For the classic Mexican restaurant-style queso, use white American cheese. It melts extremely well. You can find White American cheese at the deli counter in your market. Either sliced cheese or cheese in a block is fine.
  • Half and half: I prefer this over cream or milk.
  • Salsa verde: Use your favorite jarred brand. I love Herdez brand of salsa. Since this is a small batch queso recipe, I use salsa instead of opening up a can of peppers or slicing a pepper.
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How To Make White Queso

  • Simmer the cheese, the half & half, and the salsa verde in a small pot and stir until melted.

You can always add more or less salsa to suit your tastes and the remaining salsa can be kept in the fridge and used as a dip or in other recipes such as our Taco Casserole For One.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Do You Serve With Queso?

* I love baking a small batch of homemade tortilla chips. They can be ready in minutes and are perfect for dipping in queso.
* Drizzle queso over a Beef and Cheese Pita Pizza.
* Add to either Fish Tacos or Shrimp Tacos.
* Don't forget a Margarita! A Skinny Margarita is perfect to go along with a bowl of queso and chips.

What Size Pot Is Best To Use To Make A Small Batch of Queso?

For this easy queso recipe, I use a 1-quart saucepan. For best results use a pan of similar size.
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Expert Tips

  • If you have any leftover queso, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • You can purchase White American cheese in the deli section of your grocery store.
  • This queso recipe can easily be doubled if you'd like to make more.

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Small Batch White Queso

This white queso recipe is our favorite! It's creamy, easy to make, and you only need 3 ingredients. Made without Velveeta, this queso dip is one you'll want to make over and over again. Break out the chips, this queso blanco is sure to become your favorite too!
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FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 1-quart saucepan

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound White American cheese
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon salsa verde
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Instructions

  • Place the cheese, half and half, and salsa verde in a small pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • If you have any leftover queso, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • You can purchase White American cheese in the deli section of your grocery store.
  • This queso recipe can easily be doubled if you'd like to make more.
Nutrition Facts
Small Batch White Queso
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 316 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 109mg5%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Calcium 63mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Comments

  1. Chris says

    May 05, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    Will this dip turn liquified after storing in the fridge, the day or two after? It happens to me with store bought queso dip…thank you!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      May 06, 2022 at 6:44 am

      It should not turn liquidy if stored in the fridge. I find that it thickens a bit - just stir it and when heated, the queso should return to the right consistency.

      Reply
  2. Kathy says

    January 08, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Can you use this to pour over cooked pasta for Mac&Cheese?
    Is white American Cheese less processed than Velveeta, or are they about the same? And if you didn’t use the American Cheese, could you just use grated Cheddar? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      January 09, 2021 at 1:38 pm

      Kathy, pouring queso over cooked pasta is a wonderful idea. I'm sure it would be delicious.

      White American cheese is not the same as Velveeta and I haven't tested this recipe with Velveeta so I can't tell you how it will turn out. I do not recommend using Cheddar cheese in this recipe because Cheddar does not melt well.

      Reply
  3. Carol says

    September 03, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Hi from Australia, what is half and half?

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      September 03, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Half and half is half cream and half milk.

      Reply
  4. Jan kinane says

    August 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    I would love to try the Queso recipe, but what is white American cheese? By the way, I LOVE your cookbook!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      August 17, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Jan, I'm so glad you are enjoying the cookbook and recipes - thank you!!
      American cheese is a processed cheese that is smooth, creamy, and melts very well. If you can't find White American cheese, use a good easy melting cheese. White American works best so if you use a different cheese, you might need to add more half and half and cook it longer.

      Reply
  5. lynn says

    May 03, 2020 at 8:29 am

    A delicious recipe and so easy to whip up when I get a craving for my "chips and dip." Thank you.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      May 03, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Lynn,
      I'm so happy you like the recipe. Thank you for letting us know.

      Joanie

      Reply
  6. Debra says

    November 03, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Easy, fast and so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      November 04, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Debra,
      I'm so happy you enjoyed the queso. Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know.

      Joanie

      Reply
  7. Roguewave1 says

    January 27, 2019 at 12:35 am

    I’ve been using White American cheese for years with a tad of chicken broth to thin and chopped Hatch Green Chili’s. Tomato, onion and/or piccadillo is nice too.

    Reply
  8. Nellie Tracy says

    January 23, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Such a great recipe!!

    Reply
  9. Noelle says

    January 23, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    So simple with just three ingredients! Love it.

    Reply

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