Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Best White Queso Recipe
This white queso is similar to white cheese sauces served in Mexican restaurants. This recipe is kid-friendly, quick, and delicious! The heat can be adjusted by adding chili pepper or more cayenne pepper. Use as a warm dip for tortilla chips or sauce for nachos, and many other Mexican dishes.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 pound white American cheese, cubed
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
cayenne pepper to taste
Directions
Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
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Stir until cheese is melted.
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Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth.
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Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
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Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 214 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 10g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 214 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 764mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium 803mg | 62% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 305mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
