Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)

Name: Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (tightly packed) cheddar cheese, freshly shredded ((Important - read Note 1)); 1 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch; 1/2 tbsp (10g) unsalted butter; 1 large garlic clove (, finely minced); 1/4 small white onion (, very finely chopped (~1/4 cup)); 375g / 13 oz evaporated milk (1 can) (, not low fat); 1 small tomato (, finely diced (3/4 cup) (Note 2)); 1/4 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, cumin; 113g /4 oz can chopped green chile, fire roasted ((Subs Note 3)); 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro (, finely chopped ); 2 - 3 tbsp milk (, any type (to loosen, as needed)); Salt (, to taste (cheese brands differ in saltiness, may not need))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Recipe video above. Copycat of Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip) sold in jars in the US and at Mexican restaurants. Made with real cheese and stays silky smooth even when it cools! AND it reheats perfectly. Makes about 2.5 cups. IMPORTANT: Please read Note 1 regarding store bought shredded cheese.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:58:21 GMT