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White Spinach Queso

A creamy white queso loaded with spinach, cilantro, and mild chiles—perfect for dipping chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 12 ounces white American cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2/3 cup half and half
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup diced white onion and 1 seeded and diced jalapeño; sauté until the onion is tender, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add 12 ounces shredded white American cheese, 4 ounces shredded pepper jack, and 2/3 cup half and half; stir constantly until the cheeses melt and form a smooth sauce.
  • Stir in the drained 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; cook just until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the queso to a serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Can opener
  • Serving Dish

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting and texture.
  • Adjust jalapeño amount to control heat.
  • Stir constantly when melting cheese to prevent scorching.