Jul 14 2026

Queso Blanco Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

crema, guacamole, tortilla chips, cotija cheese

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Ingredients

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Queso Blanco Ingredients

Crema Ingredients

Guacamole Ingredients

Tortilla Chips Ingredients

Method

Queso Blanco Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the Cheeses

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the white American cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Flavor

    Stir in the diced jalapeño, garlic powder, and crumbled cotija cheese. Mix well and heat until everything is combined and creamy.

Crema Directions

  1. 3

    Mix the Crema

    In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

Guacamole Directions

  1. 4

    Prepare the Avocados

    Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

  2. 5

    Mash and Combine

    Mash the avocados with a fork until creamy. Stir in diced tomato, onion, lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix until combined.

Tortilla Chips Directions

  1. 6

    Cut the Tortillas

    Cut the corn tortillas into triangles.

  2. 7

    Fry the Chips

    In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

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