This delicious Salsa Con Queso recipe is a creamy cheese dip made with real cheese and your favorite salsa. With only a handful of ingredients, it's ready in less than 10 minutes!
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This fast and easy salsa dip is perfect for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or any party! It tastes like Tostitos Salsa Con Queso, but better!
If you like cheesy dip recipes, make sure to try my Smoked Queso Dip recipe made with Velveeta cheese and my Layered Taco Dip!
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Can I make it spicer?
You can make this recipe spicier by adding jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, a can of green chiles, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
Ingredients To Make Salsa Con Queso Recipe
Find the ingredients for this delicious recipe at your local grocery store:
- Cheese. I used white cheddar cheese to make Queso Blanco, but you can use regular cheddar cheese.
- Salsa. I used my Homemade Canned Salsa, but you can also use Fresh Chunky Salsa or store-bought salsa. A hot salsa will make your queso dip spicy, while a mild salsa will make it less spicy.
- Milk. I used evaporated milk that I thickened with cornstarch, but you could also use heavy cream or whole milk.
- Seasoning. I used chopped onion, garlic, and ground cumin to flavor the queso blanco. Do a taste test before serving and add more cumin if you like.
- Optional. Add diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, or red bell peppers for a chunkier cheese dip.
See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Delicious Salsa Con Queso Dip
- Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until translucent.
- Turn down to medium heat and whisk in the evaporated milk and cornstarch.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is melted.
- Add the fresh salsa and cumin, and stir until heated through. Add chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker to keep warm.
- Garnish with chopped green onion if desired, and serve immediately.
You'll love the fresh flavors in this delicious queso recipe. Serve with Tostito tortilla chips, in a Taco Bell Crunchwrap, in Doritos Walking Taco Casserole, or as a cheese sauce over nachos or pasta.
Expert Tip
This white queso dip will harden at room temperature fairly quickly, so serve in a small slow cooker on warm.
Recipe FAQ's
You want to use a good melting cheese that doesn't become oily or grainy. You can use white American cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese.
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it slowly over low heat, stirring frequently. Add a splash of milk or tomato juice to thin it out if it is too thick.
My favorite is traditional tortilla chips, but you can also use french fries, pretzels, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or even breadsticks or crackers.
Pre-shredded cheese often contains hidden ingredients like cellulose (which prevents the cheese from sticking together) which may make the cheese harder to melt. I suggest grating a block of cheese, which is made with milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, and natural flavors.
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Printable Recipe
Salsa Con Queso Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup salsa use your favorite kind
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼-½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic for a few minutes, until translucent.
- Turn the heat to low, and whisk in the evaporated milk and cornstarch. Add the grated cheddar cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the cumin and salsa to the mixture, continuously stirring.
- Once the mixture is heated through, add chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker to keep warm.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, nachos, or pasta.
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Notes
- Grate your own block of cheese as pre-shredded cheese may contain additives that can affect the texture.
- The type of salsa can dramatically change your queso. Experiment with different kinds, flavors, and heat levels.
- Keep the queso warm in a fondue pot or slow cooker on the 'warm' or 'low' setting.
- Serve with tortilla chips or on grilled vegetables, on tacos or burritos, or on pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on low, adding a splash of evaporated milk to thin it out.
Nutrition
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