Spicy Hatch Chile Queso Blanco Dip

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 10

Spicy and creamy Hatch Chile Queso Blanco Dip recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb white American cheese
	8 ounces cream cheese
	2 tablespoons whole milk
	1 tablespoon butter
	2 cans diced hot hatch chiles ( or 8oz fresh roasted chiles )
	2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
	1 medium jalapeno pepper , chopped
	1 small habanero pepper , chopped ( for even more spice )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

25g

This delicious Spicy Hatch Chile Queso Blanco Dip is the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. The dip is made with white American cheese, cream cheese, whole milk, canned or fresh roasted hot hatch chiles, chopped jalapeno pepper, chopped habanero pepper, and chopped cilantro. The dip is smooth and creamy with a spicy kick that will tantalize your taste buds! The dip is easy to make and perfect for parties, game nights, and snacking. Whether you serve it with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables, this dip will be the star of the show!

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2.	Add the white American cheese, cream cheese and whole milk to the melted butter. Continue stirring the mixture until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are well combined.
3.	Once the cheese has melted, add the canned or fresh roasted hot hatch chiles, chopped jalapeno pepper, chopped habanero pepper and chopped cilantro to the saucepan. Mix all the ingredients until everything is well distributed.
4.	Cook the mixture on low heat until it's heated through and bubbly. Be careful not to overcook the dip because the cheese can break down and become greasy if left on the heat too long.
5.	Once heated, remove the dip from the heat and transfer it to a serving dish.
6.	Serve the Spicy Hatch Chile Queso Blanco Dip warm with your favorite tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced vegetables.

PROS

This spicy and creamy dip is quick and easy to make.

The dip can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when needed.

The Hatch Chile Queso Blanco Dip is perfect for parties, game nights, and snacking.

The dip can be served with a variety of dippers, from tortilla chips to sliced vegetables.

CONS

The dip is high in calories and saturated fat.

It is not suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant or those who are allergic to dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although the dip is high in calories and saturated fat, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet.
The hot hatch chiles in this recipe are a good source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system and promotes wound healing. Research has also shown that capsaicin, the primary compound in chili peppers, has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.