This Queso Blanco is an easy recipe for a smooth and creamy cheese dip. Perfect served with tortilla chips, topped on burgers and so much more. It's made in the slow cooker so great as a make ahead appetizer. Gluten Free, Easy, Low Carb.
So when it comes to easy appetizers you simply can't go wrong with a warm gooey cheesy dip that comes together quickly in the slow cooker.
And since we're all about the appetizers, we also love this warm Spinach dip and this Broccoli Cheese dip! Both of which we frequently serve at gatherings.
HOW TO MAKE QUESO BLANCO
This Queso Blanco recipe is made in the slow cooker so it really doesn't get much simpler.
Just gather all the ingredients....
INGREDIENTS NEEDED
- Cream Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Green Chilies
- Half & Half Cream
- Seasonings
And place all of your ingredients in the slow cooker, then turn it on the low setting.
CAN I MAKE THIS AHEAD
Yes! This can easily be made ahead and kept warm in the slow cooker till ready to serve.
You can also store this in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS FOR QUESO BLANCO
It's recommended that you buy a good quality block cheese and shred it yourself. Since bagged shredded cheese does not melt as easily.
Cut the cream cheese into pieces before placing in the crock-pot.
You can use all Monterey jack cheese or all Pepper Jack. I find the combination of using both makes for the best flavor.
You could also add fresh chopped jalapeno depending on how spicy you like it.
I like to top it with chopped tomatoes and extra jalapeno for serving.
OTHER DIPS TO TRY....
Until next time- xoxo
Easy Queso Blanco Recipe (Gluten Free, Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese shredded
- ¾ cup half & half
- 4 ounces mild green chiles
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- dash of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Put all of the above ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low 1 ½ - 2 hours stirring at least once.
- Can be kept on warm prior to serving or can store any leftovers in fridge covered and can easily be re-heated on stove top.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted September 2016, updated February 2018
Bintu (@recipespantry)
I could do with some tortilla chips now to dip away. This looks delish!
Stef
Thanks Bintu!
Stef
Thanks Luci! And yes they're very useful for gatherings. Some of my favorite recipes are made in a crock pot.
Luci | madebyluci
My OH was trying to convince me to get rid of mine the other day and I was just NOT having it. It's so useful! Granted this summer it didn't get a lot of use, but parties an big gatherings are I swear literally what they were made for!! Fab idea, even if I keep thinking you're talking about UK football and getting confused hehe <3
Tara
Such a great dip for football season and the holidays! Love how easy it is and that it is vegetarian and gluten free. Anything that uses the slow cooker and frees up the stove sounds perfect to me.
Stef
Thanks Tara and this dip is pretty much a crowd pleaser as well.
westviamidwest
I love that you make this in a crock pot! Game day food here I come! Pinned to make the day after thanksgiving!
Stef
Thanks..Definitely perfect game day food. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Stef
Thanks. Yeah, they're definitely my favorites.
insidetherustickitchen
This sounds incredible..dips and cheese are totally my favourite things especially for watching a movie...yum!!
cookingtheglobe1
This dip looks awesome. I am surely making it soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Stef
Thanks and you're welcome 🙂
jackiegarvin490
Crockpots are so beneficial for parties. Even if you're not a user of them for regular meals, you should certainly drag them out for carefree entertaining. Great recipe!
Stef
Thanks Jackie! I love using crock pots for so many things!
Megan | Allergy Free Alaska
I would devour ALL of this! And who doesn't like easy crock pot recipes??! Love it!
Stef
Thanks Megan and I definitely have to use self control with this stuff..haha!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Yum, this looks delicious! Tortilla chips and dip are my weakness 🙂
Stef
Thanks Michelle! Mine too 🙂
Anjali Lalani
Always love a good queso...especially one that's spicy!
Stef
Me too Anjali! Love spicy 🙂