The Best Queso Blanco (with Roasted Corn and Tomatoes)

Queso Blanco served with tortilla chips is a perfect appetizer to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl, or any of your favorite sports on game day for that matter. You’ll love all the mix-ins in this queso blanco recipe. My white queso dip recipe has 2 types of cheeses, diced tomatoes, and roasted corn. This is the best white queso recipe!

Queso Blanco Dip Recipe

Kevin is still mourning the loss of his beloved Steelers. Logan has finally accepted that his Broncos wouldn’t be enjoying a back-to-back Super Bowl victory, but we’ll still be going to a Super Bowl party this coming Sunday anyway.

Kevin and Logan don’t usually miss a chance to enjoy watching a good football game.

I love any chance to spend time with friends enjoy some of my favorite game day appetizers — like this Queso Blanco Dip with Roasted Corn, Kale, and Tomatoes.

I first made this Velveeta queso blanco dip a couple of years ago when we had a neighbor get together to celebrate the last day of school.

We ended up with rain, and lots of friends would be going out of town for the summer, so rather than canceling the party, we ended up clearing out Kevin’s garage and moving the party in there.

The rain let up enough later that we could sit out on the driveway and roast some s’mores around the fire pit. It was a fun time and everyone agreed that the white queso I’d made was pretty awesome.

What I Love About this Recipe for Queso Blanco

You might not think of things like roasted corn, tomatoes, or kale (especially) when it comes to something like slow cooker queso….but believe me it is my favorite way to eat queso.

The roasted corn develops a really awesome flavor, and doesn’t taste like canned corn at all.

The tomatoes and kale add a little extra veggies to go along with the mounds of cheese (and no doubt dozens of tortilla chips you’ll use dipping), but they also add some nice color and texture. YUM!

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Queso Blanco Dip Ingredients

This Velveeta queso blanco dip (aka “white queso”) requires just a handful of ingredients and comes together quickly with the help of your slow cooker.

Here’s what you’ll need to make the best white queso recipe:

• Cream cheese
• Velveeta queso blanco
• Whole Milk
• Salsa verde
• Canned corn
• Poblano or jalapeño pepper
• Roma tomatoes
• Fresh cilantro
• Kale

Other Mix-In Ideas for Queso Blanco

Here are some other ingredient ideas that you can try in your queso blanco dip:

• Pickled Jalapenos
• Black Beans
• Green Chiles

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

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How to Make Queso Blanco Dip

One thing I love about this queso blanco recipe is that after you’ve prepped it you can leave it in the slow cooker to stay warm throughout the game. I love it when recipes can be served in the same dish I prepped them in!

Here’s how I make white queso at home:

1. Cut the queso blanco and cream cheese into cubes. Add to the slow cooker along with the milk and salsa verde.
2. Turn slow cooker to High and cook until the mixture is melted and creamy.
3. Meanwhile, add the drained corn to a cast iron skillet and cook (without oil) until beginning to brown.
4. Add the diced poblano to the skillet with the corn and continue cooking.
5. Stir the corn mixture, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and kale into the queso blanco dip.
6. Cook on Low until heated through, then serve.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making Queso Blanco Dip

Make sure you’re using brick-style cream cheese in this queso blanco recipe and not the whipped kind in a tub. Brick-style cream cheese makes for the creamiest, heartiest queso.

To roast the corn, you can either grill corn on the cob and cut it off, or you can use the cheater method of draining and drying canned corn. Once it is dry, you cook it stovetop in a cast iron pan until it starts to blacken.

Use a poblano or a jalapeño pepper depending on your personal heat preferences. Poblano peppers will be milder than jalapeños. Deseeding the pepper will also tame the heat without taking away the flavor. I like using both, with seeds removed.

Can I Prep this Recipe for Queso Blanco in Advance?

I don’t recommend combining all the ingredients in the slow cooker ahead of time, but you can certainly chop the veggies and cook the corn the day before.

Then, throw everything into the slow cooker 30 minutes before guests are supposed to arrive so fresh queso is ready when they walk through the door.

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What is the Best Way to Keep it Warm for a Party?

We like to cook this queso recipe in the crock pot or slow cooker. Then, to keep it warm for a party, we turn the heat setting to “warm” and keep it in the crock pot for the party.

You’ll want to stir the smooth cheese dip periodically to prevent it from forming a skin on the top.

When to Serve this White Queso Dip Recipe

This queso blanco is a versatile appetizer that you can serve for many different occasions. It is popular for:

• Taco Tuesday
• Cinco de Mayo
• Game Nights
• Super Bowl Parties
• March Madness Parties

What to Serve with this White Queso Dip

This recipe for blanco queso is the perfect addition to any Mexican themed meals. We like to serve it with these recipes:

• Tortilla chips for scooping the cheesy goodness (try this recipe for homemade tortilla chips)
• Crispy Black Bean Tacos and Quesadillas are delicious dipped in this white queso dip
• Burritos or Burrito Bowls
• Serve this cheese dip drizzled on top of this recipe for Ultimate Easy Nachos
• Fleak Steak Fajitas

How to Store Leftover Queso Blanco

If you end up having leftovers, I recommend transferring the creamy white queso dip to an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

How to Reheat this White Queso Recipe

There are a few different ways to reheat leftover queso blanco. Here are my suggestions:

• In the microwave: microwave the white cheese dip for 30 second intervals in a microwave safe container or bowl, stirring in between each interval.
• In a saucepan: transfer the leftovers sauce pan, place a lid on the saucepan, and reheat on low. Stir periodically.
• In the crock pot: transfer the leftover cheesy dip to your crockpot. Place the lid on, and reheat over low heat until warmed and melted. Stir periodically.

Try this Delicious Queso Blanco!

Next time you’re looking for an easy appetizer to make for game day, give this easy white queso recipe a try!

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More Super Bowl Appetizers:

I think the best thing about watching the Super Bowl is all the awesome appetizers to go along with it. Here is a selection of my favorite game day appetizers, dips, and finger foods.

Another queso recipe my family loves is this Crock-Pot Queso con Carne. It’s just as easy to make, and it stays warm throughout the game thanks to my handy slow cooker!

Honey Pecan BBQ Sauce Chicken Sliders feature a slider bun piled high with chopped BBQ chicken, coleslaw and chopped pecans. They’re the perfect small sandwiches to serve as an appetizer.

Classic hummus is transformed into this Roasted Salsa Verde Hummus with the addition of roasted poblano, jalapeño, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, and lime. Try serving it with these Smokey Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges for dipping.

Drumsticks or wings are always a win on game day. I love these Mango Habanero Drumsticks; the BBQ sauce can be used on wings or these Mango Habanero Pork Ribs as well!

If Mexican is your thing, try these Easy Baked Wonton Chicken Taquitos and serve them alongside a big bowl of 5-Minute Basic Guacamole.

How could you have a game day party without something buffalo flavored?For a unique take on a cheese ball, this Buffalo Blue Cheese Ball, featuring  hot sauce, shredded chicken, celery, green onion, blue cheese, and chopped walnuts, will be a crowd pleaser.

These Ultimate Easy Nachos whip up in a pinch and make Super Bowl appetizers super simple to prepare (and serve), leaving you with more time to socialize, eat, and enjoy the game!

Last, but not least, Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Bar Nuts are the perfect snack to have in a bowl.

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