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Restaurant-Style Queso Blanco Dip

July 16, 2015 by 25 Comments

My husband is a big fan of queso dip. His favorite used to be Tostitos® Salsa Con Queso, until he discovered Tostitos®  Queso Blanco a few months ago. It is the only thing he will eat with tortilla chips. During a Walmart shopping trip two weeks into our marriage, Mr. Handsome picked up a bag of chips and a container of Tostitos® Queso Blanco. I quickly glanced at the ingredients and cringed. I checked the shelf for healthier alternatives but found none.

A few days later, I set out to make a healthier, homemade version of this product that would have my husband drooling. After scouring the internet and taking bits and pieces from various recipes, I came up with this one. It takes about five minutes, and it’s sure to make you drool (if you like queso, that is).

After one bite, Mr. Handsome was sold. He said it was the best queso dip he has ever tasted and that it knocks Tostitos® out of the park.

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Restaurant-Style Queso Blanco Dip

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb white American cheese*
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Cut cheese into bite-sized chunks, and put in a microwave safe bowl.

  2. Add water and milk, and stir. Microwave for one minute, and then remove and stir.

  3. Continue microwaving (stirring every minute) until cheese reaches desired consistency (approximately 4-6 minutes).

  4. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or drizzled over Mexican dishes.

Recipe Notes

Dip can be refrigerated and reheated, but be careful not to burn it.

*I used Land O’ Lakes, but it contains a few artificial ingredients (still much better than Tostitos queso dips), so I am on the lookout for an alternative.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: homemade queso dip, queso dip, restaurant-style queso blanco dip, Tostitos, Tostitos Queso Blanco, Tostitos Salsa Con Queso

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Comments

  1. margierings

    July 16, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Wow! So simple there is not reason not to use homemade :0)

    Reply
  2. beth

    July 16, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Can't it be made with Skim milk instead of whole milk.

    Reply
    • nashvillewife@gmail.com

      July 20, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Beth,

      I have thought about making it with skim milk instead of whole but haven't gotten around to it. I'd say go ahead and give it a try. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂

      ~Ellie

      Reply
  3. annmous

    July 16, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing. ELLIE?

    Reply
  4. Aileen

    July 17, 2015 at 12:06 am

    This sounds good! I'll bet it's way better than the jarred. I have a Texas Queso recipe that's wonderful, too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Debra

      January 31, 2019 at 7:59 pm

      Please share.

      Reply
  5. Alexis Kushner

    July 17, 2015 at 3:39 am

    Great tip!!!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous

    July 17, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Are there really only three ingredients? I don't know anything about queso, but it seems maybe there should be some spices??

    Reply
    • nashvillewife@gmail.com

      July 20, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      I make it with only three ingredients, but you can always experiment with spices. Chunks of hot pepper might make a tasty addition.

      Blessings,
      Ellie

      Reply
  7. Anonymous

    July 18, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Does your husband cook too ? Do you still work Ellie? Nice greetings Ana

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    July 18, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Yum! Simple and easy…I like that. 😀

    Reply
  9. Anonymous

    July 18, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Can you use Skim Milk instead of Whole Milk.

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    • nashvillewife@gmail.com

      July 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      I have thought about making it with skim milk instead of whole but haven't gotten around to it. I'd say go ahead and give it a try. Let me know how it turns out. 🙂

      ~Ellie

      Reply
  10. Raquelle

    July 19, 2015 at 2:52 am

    Hi:) can I use another cheese or does it have to be American? 🙂

    Reply
    • nashvillewife@gmail.com

      July 20, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Raquelle,

      I have heard of people using Monterey Jack, and I hope to try that soon. If you do, let me know how it turns out.

      Blessings,
      Ellie

      Reply
  11. Anonymous

    July 20, 2015 at 12:38 am

    No spices?

    Reply
  12. nashvillewife@gmail.com

    July 20, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Nope, I didn't use any spices. Just cheese, water, and milk. 🙂

    ~Ellie

    Reply
  13. Anonymous

    July 22, 2015 at 12:22 am

    Ellie, check the Mexican food section of stores, you will find some regular and some with jalapeños really easy to make that tastes just like restaurant one. Not sure how healthy though

    Reply
  14. Anonymous

    August 1, 2015 at 1:07 am

    It's so fun to hear from newlyweds as they discover new things about each other. I really appreciate how you cringed, but didn't scold your husband about his unhealthy snack. Then, most inspiring is how you set out to make a healthier version and succeeded!! Good for you! God bless you as you encourage through this blog!

    Reply
  15. Buffy

    August 2, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    I've made this for years for my family. We prefer a little spice to ours, so i use 3 pepper cheese from the deli. I cook chicken and shred it. I put chips, chicken, then cover with cheese sauce. Chicken Cheese Nachos! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Anonymous

    August 6, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Would be even healthier if you heated it on the stove instead of the microwave, Ellie.

    Reply
  17. Anonymous

    August 18, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    My Dad loves dips so I'll be sure to try it . Thanks a lot!

    Reply
  18. big jer

    September 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I've tried this adding jalepeona juice from a jar and it was pretty good, not too hot. Has anyone put chili powder in it. I cooked mine on the stove, probably easier than the micro wave. It's a great topping for Trader Joe's chicken burittos.

    Reply
    • nashvillewife@gmail.com

      September 17, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Hi big jer,

      I haven't tried adding chili powder, but I would be curious to hear how it tastes. Just be sure to add it slowly so you can control the taste. 🙂

      Ellie

      Reply
  19. Ed

    May 31, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    I am thinking of using it as my cheese in macaroni and cheese.

    Reply

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