Queso Blanco (white)

Warm cheesy white queso

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 15 min

Yield: 36 servings

Equipment:

• Pot or saucepan to melt everything

• Slow cooker or crockpot to keep warm

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. white American cheese

• 2 lbs. pepper jack cheese

• 2 cups milk

• 4 tbsp of butter

• 8-12 oz of canned green chili

• 1 tsp of cumin

• 1 tsp of garlic salt

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine the cheese, milk, and butter in a saucepan on low heat.

   • 2 lbs. white American cheese, 2 lbs. pepper jack cheese, 2 cups milk, 4 tbsp butter

2. Heat until melted – stirring frequently.

3. Stir in the green chili, cumin, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper.

• 8 oz green chili, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Remember, it doesn’t take much cayenne.

1. Add more milk if you want it thinner.

2. Serve immediately with chips, tortillas, and your favorite Mexican dish.

Optional: garnish with green onions, cilantro, or pico de gallo.

Notes:

• Place white queso in a slow cooker to keep warm for a potluck. Stir white queso in the crock pot to keep the sides from browning.