Queso Blanco Dip is a great appetizer to devour during football season! or during a Cinco de Mayo celebration ! Do you have some ravenous fans coming over? This would surely be a hit! A little bit of heat on a chilly fall/winter afternoon is a score for you! As an option, dd a little corn that’s been sauteed with the garlic and boom! The contrasting flavors are an awakening! Bring on the chips to dip. Secretly do your end zone dance!
Start by doing a little prep work. Dice the onions, jalapeno(s) and garlic. Saute them in olive oil until onions are softened. While this is cooking, slice up the American cheese into thin strips. Dice the grape tomatoes to measure 1/2 cup. I usually quarter the tomato lengthwise first, then dice.
Into the sautéed vegetables, stir in the tomatoes and cook until softened.
Stir in the half and half and sour cream.
Gradually add cheese strips, stirring to melt before adding in more in. Once combined, stir in lime juice, zest(if desired),spices and cilantro over low heat until it’s of a smooth consistency.
This dip will score a big win for you and your crew! TOUCHDOWN!! The extra point is scored with it being topped with some fresh pico de gallo like my Fresh Salsa recipe. Maybe that would be a two-point conversion!
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Serves: 3½ cups
- 2 T. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ c. red onion, finely diced
- ½ c. finely diced grape tomatoes
- ¾ pound White American Cheese ( I used deli-sliced Land O'Lakes cut into strips.)
- 4 oz. cream cheese or ½ c. light sour cream
- ¾ c. half and half
- 2 T. cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ t. cumin
- ¼ t. cayenne pepper
- ½ t. Kosher salt
- Zest(if desired) and juice from 1 lime, about 2 T.
- Over medium-low heat, sauté garlic, jalapeno(s), onions for about 5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer until softened.
- Blend in the half and half with the sour cream and stir until it begins to simmer and reaches a smooth consistency.
- Add the strips of cheese gradually, allowing for melting before adding additional cheese.
- Stir in lime juice, zest(if using), salt, spices and cilantro.
- Top with more cilantro or Pico de Gallo before serving.
