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Restaurant Style Queso

Published: Jan 17, 2021 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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My Restaurant Style Queso is cooked in the slow cooker till it is smooth, cheesy, and creamy. Studded with green chiles and onions, and poured over chips makes a delicious queso blanco dip everyone will love.

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Mmmmmm……queso….. Seriously make sure you think it with a Homer Simpson voice- it makes it even better.

I love the creamy cheesy queso dip from my favorite Mexican restaurant, and we always order it when we get take-out. However, I love to create restaurant favorites at home for my family to enjoy.

My Restaurant Style Queso is a dip that will keep you coming back for more, and everyone asking for the recipe. The queso uses white cheese and cooks in the slow cooker. Using the slow cooker to make queso cheese dip allows for slow and low heat to gently cook the dip, and prevent burning or scorching.

I use a white american style cheese, like Velveeta quesco blanco, and monterrey jack cheese. Chopped green chiles add a little spice, but diced jalapenos can also be used in place of the chilis for extra heat.

The end result is a super smooth and creamy queso cheese sauce that is perfect for dipping, over a burrito, on tacos, or poured over a big plate of nachos.

Restaurant Style Queso is one of my favorite recipes to make for taco night with friends, or for an easy game day appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • white onion- it is important to finely chop the onion for there are not large pieces
  • diced green chiles - the chiles can be substituted for diced jalapeno
  • white American cheese (like Velveeta Queso Blanco)- See the notes on cheese below
  • Monterrey Jack cheese 
  • whole milk- heavy cream can be substituted for whole milk for an even richer queso dip
  • Tortilla Chips
  • mini slow cooker (1.5 quart)- If using a larger slow cooker the cook time will be shorter.
  • Optional ingredients- chopped tomatoes, green onion, chopped cilantro, diced mushrooms, or browned chorizo are great options to add to the dip.

Let's Talk Cheese

A white processed American style cheese works best for this recipe. It will result in the smoothest texture without separation or stringy dip. I also like the monterrey jack cheese for the same reasons, and it has a mild flavor so the flavors from the chili and onion come out in the dip.

If you want to use a different cheese it will impact the texture of the Restaurant Style Queso. I have used grated American cheese, and the result was delicious in flavor, but not as smooth.

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Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a small (1.5 quart) slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  3. Set heat to low and serve with chips.

Alternative preparation: queso blanco dip ingredients can be placed in a microwave safe dish to heat. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring at each one, and serve. The dip will cool fast and it can be kept warm in a slow cooker, or on the stovetop on low heat. If it is kept warm on stovetop, make sure to stir frequently.

Serving Suggestions

Restaurant Style Queso is delicious over chips, but it also great over dishes, like Beef Enchiladas, Spicy Grilled Steak Burrito Bowls, Spicy Chicken Soft Tacos from Kylee Cooks or Mexican Inspired Twice Baked Potatoes from Big Flavors, Tiny Kitchen.

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restaurant style queso

Restaurant Style Queso

5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ cup white onion diced
  • 4 oz diced green chilis
  • 14 oz white American cheese cubed
  • 4 oz Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • Tortilla Chips

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a small (1.5 quart) slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • Set heat to low and serve with chips.

Notes

Alternative preparation: queso blanco dip ingredients can be placed in a microwave safe dish to heat. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring at each one, and serve. The dip will cool fast and it can be kept warm in a slow cooker, or on the stovetop on low heat. If it is kept warm on stovetop, make sure to stir frequently.
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This recipe was originally published in 2013 and was updated in 2021 for reader enhancement and enjoyment.

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  1. Julie Menghini

    January 28, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    I made this recipe for margarita night and it was a hit! I'm making it again for our Super Bowl gathering. It's creamy and delicious with that great smooth spice from the jack cheese and green chilies!

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  2. Hezzi-D

    January 28, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    WANT! I love queso at restaaurants and have been out to one in so long. Totally making this for myself next week!

    Reply
  3. Ellen

    January 28, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    My son is going to love this for a Super Bowl appetizer! I love that it's made in a slow cooker. So easy for guests to serve themselves.

    Reply
  4. Amy (Savory Moments)

    January 28, 2021 at 7:10 pm

    Yes!! I love queso blanco - it's one of my favorite things! I've made it, but never in a slow cooker. What a great idea!

    Reply
  5. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    January 28, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Cheese sauce with real cheese...and not that icky block of weird yellow fake cheese...I'm totally in!!!

    Reply
  6. Amy Nash

    January 28, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    Queso is seriously the best stuff ever. I can't resist it! I used pepper jack instead of the monterey jack cheese, just for a little bit more kick, and it was delicious!

    Reply
  7. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories

    January 28, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    I'm working on my Homer Simpson voice right now. This sounds amazing. I need to make this for the super bowl.

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  8. Lisa Kerhin

    January 29, 2021 at 10:26 am

    Well heck yes! I love the Queso at the Mexican restaurants and now making it at home will be so easy.

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  9. Dorothy Reinhold

    January 30, 2021 at 8:19 am

    I am so glad I found this recipe. My crew thinks cheese dip is another food group. Making a batch today!

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  10. Liz @ Books n' Cooks

    January 31, 2021 at 9:08 am

    It took me forever to find a good queso recipe - mine was almost identical to this. I think the key is using white American cheese. It makes it perfectly melty. And the options are endless for adding herbs and veggies to get the right heat and flavors to personal taste.

    Reply
  11. Anne Lawton

    January 31, 2021 at 2:39 pm

    You can't beat a good queso dip, and homemade is always better!

    Reply

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