Salsa con queso blends white American cheese, milk, and salsa into a smooth, melty queso dip just like your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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This cheese dip is popular because:
- It's good for snacking and party tables.
- It comes together quickly on the stovetop.
- It works as both a dip and a topping.
After making this recipe many times over the years, this is the version I consistently come back to.
This recipe includes:
- Detailed ingredient notes
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Serving and storage suggestions
- A recipe card with nutritional information
A Note From My Kitchen
Queso is amazing. Hot, melty, cheesy, silky heaven on a chip. In my eyes, queso is the highlight of Mexican restaurant cuisine. For a long long time, I had this belief that it was only possible to get delicious queso at restaurants. You can imagine the sheer joy I experienced when I discovered that you could make queso at home! Not only could I make it at home, but I could make it fast and easy, too.
This recipe makes queso so accessible that you will want to make it all the time. No more waiting for a trip to the Mexican restaurant.
So, let's talk queso for a quick minute. There are so many different variations on queso dip and, tbh, I love them all. The classic restaurant-style is, of course, one of my favorites. It's plain white queso, aka queso blanco, and it's a total winner in my book.
At many restaurants, you can find variations that can be super fun and delicious. Some restaurants will add meat, green chilies, or salsa to white queso. This Salsa Con Queso features the salsa add-in and it is so delish! Make it for Cinco de Mayo, make it for game day, make it for taco night...just make it!
Happy cooking,
Ingredient Notes
- White American cheese: When I make homemade queso, I use deli-sliced White American cheese. At the deli counter, you can ask for a hunk of cheese and shred it at home, or you can have them slice it (like you would for sandwiches) and then crumble at home.
- Whole milk: Use whole milk or lower fat milk.
- Salsa: Use a salsa you already like the flavor of, since the heat level and texture vary widely by brand and style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is salsa con queso?
Salsa con queso translates to sauce with cheese. It is a white queso dip that has salsa mixed in.What cheese do you use for queso?
When I make homemade queso, I use deli-sliced White American cheese. At the deli counter, you can ask for a hunk of cheese and shred it at home, or you can have them slice it (like you would for sandwiches) and then crumble at home.Can I make salsa con queso in the crock pot?
Yes! Salsa Con Queso can easily be made in your slow cooker. Add the ingredients to your slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Two Bite Take
"Queso is amazing. Hot, melty, cheesy, silky heaven on a chip."
- Becky
Serving Suggestions
What to Serve With Salsa Con Queso
The traditional way to serve Salsa Con Queso is with tortilla chips for dipping. Salsa Con Queso is also great on tacos or nachos. I suggest trying your Salsa Con Queso on eggs, as a dip for veggies, or as a pretzel dip! To keep warm, transfer your Salsa Con Queso to a slow cooker set on warm.Homemade Salsa Con Queso Variations
These variations change the flavor profile by swapping or adding ingredients while keeping the same basic method.- Use hot salsa for a spicier dip.
- Add chopped tomatoes for a chunkier dip.
- Stir in a small amount of diced green chiles.
- Stir in cooked, crumbled ground beef or sausage for a heartier dip.
Got Leftovers?
What To Do With Leftover Salsa Con Queso
Leftover queso can be used as a ready-to-go cheese sauce in other meals once it is warmed back up to a smooth consistency.- Spoon it over a baked potato and add your favorite toppings.
- Use it as a warm sauce for burgers or hot dogs.
- Stir it into cooked pasta for a quick stovetop cheesy pasta.
- Drizzle it over roasted potatoes or roasted vegetables.
How To Store Salsa Con Queso
Store queso in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the queso is completely melted. Alternately, reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.How To Reheat Salsa Con Queso
To reheat, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until the queso is completely melted. Alternately, reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
Salsa Con Queso
Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Salsa con queso blends white American cheese, milk, and salsa into a smooth, melty queso dip just like your favorite Mexican restaurant.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound white American cheese, shredded or crumbled
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup salsa
1 pound white American cheese, shredded or crumbled
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup salsa
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheese and milk. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until melted.
- Stir in the salsa until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or transfer to a slow cooker set to warm to keep warm.
NOTES
This dip will thicken as it cools. If you do not plan on serving right away, you should transfer it to a slow cooker to keep a smooth consistency. This is the slow cooker I use.
Author: Becky Tarala
This dip will thicken as it cools. If you do not plan on serving right away, you should transfer it to a slow cooker to keep a smooth consistency. This is the slow cooker I use.
Author: Becky Tarala
Behind the Bites
Hi, I’m Becky, the creator of The Two Bite Club, where good food starts with two bites.
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
I’ve been cooking and sharing recipes here for years,
sharing the kinds of easy, dependable dishes that tend to become family favorites.
These are the recipes I make in my own kitchen, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
You can read more about me and The Two Bite Club here!
