Perfect Queso Recipe

Queso in a white bowl, dipped with a tortilla chip.

5 from 32 votes

This Perfect Queso Dip Recipe is creamy, cheesy, and super tasty—ready in under 15 minutes! Made with real cheese and simple ingredients, it's the ultimate dip for parties, game days, Tex-Mex dinners, and any time you crave restaurant-style queso at home.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
1 cup grated white American cheese
1/2 cup grated white queso cheese
1/2 cup half and half or whole milk

Instructions

Stovetop Queso:

Add cheeses and half of the half and half or milk to the double boiler over low heat. Stir as the cheese melts and add more of the half and half or milk until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. The cheese sauce should be thin, but still thick enough to coat a chip when dipped. Serve immediately or pour into a small slow cooker on the warm setting to serve.

Microwave Queso:

Add cheeses and the half and half or milk into large microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes at 80% power, stopping and stirring after each minute. Remove from the microwave and stir vigorously to combine.
If needed, continue microwaving an additional 1 - 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted thoroughly and ingredients are well blended. Serve immediately or pour into a small slow cooker on the warm setting to serve.

Slow Cooker Queso:

Add cheeses and half and half or milk to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and set on low setting for at least 30 minutes. Then, stir when the cheeses have melted and lower to the warm setting to keep warm while serving.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store: Refrigerate cooled queso in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm on stovetop or in microwave (30-second intervals, stirring each time). Stir in 1–2 tbsp milk as needed.
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare a day ahead and reheat slowly before serving.

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