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Queso Blanco Dip

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Queso Blanco Dip is a creamy cheese dip made with freshly shredded Pepper Jack cheese, milk, and butter with a spicy kick from jalapenos and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup (122.5 g) whole milk
  • 2 cups (224 g) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, plus more for garnish (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Gather the ingredients.
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  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
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  • Slowly pour in milk, allowing it to completely heat through. (It should not come to a boil; keep on low heat.) Once the milk is heated through, begin to slowly add the cheese in small amounts, whisking constantly in between each addition. Make sure the cheese is completely melted before adding the remaining ingredients.
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  • Stir in the jalapeno, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.
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