White Cheese Hamburger Queso Dip — a rich, creamy melted white cheese dip loaded with seasoned ground beef and roasted pepper flavor. Perfect for game day, parties, or any snack craving.
This easy queso is full of savory flavor and simple to prepare. If you can brown meat, melt cheese, and stir, you can make it. It’s an approachable recipe for home cooks of any experience level and makes a creamy, crowd-pleasing dip.
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I include extra tips in my recipes because I’m a home cook, not formally trained, and I like to explain why a technique or ingredient works. My goal is to help even beginners feel confident in the kitchen.
Table of contents
- Tips To Perfect Queso
- What Cheese To Use For Queso
- Other Delicious Dips You’ll Love
Tips To Perfect Queso
How to keep queso from separating
Queso can break or become oily if not handled correctly. These techniques help keep the dip smooth and velvety:
- Create a roux (flour cooked in butter) or use a cornstarch slurry to stabilize the sauce; starch helps prevent fat from separating.
- Add a small emulsifier like mustard powder to help bind the ingredients together.
Shred or cut the cheese
Shredding or cubing cheese increases surface area so it melts faster and more evenly. Avoid large chunks that take longer to melt and risk scorching.
What Cheese To Use For Queso
The best cheeses for queso have the right fat and moisture balance so they melt smoothly without becoming greasy or grainy. Good options include:
- Oaxaca
- Enchilado
- Quesadilla cheese
- Mozzarella
- White cheddar
- Cheddar
Cotija is a great finishing cheese for texture and tang, but it doesn’t melt well, so use it as a garnish rather than the base of the dip.
Other Delicious Dips You’ll Love
If you enjoy cheesy or savory dips, try classics like spinach and artichoke dip, homemade blue cheese dip, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple mango salsa, or cheesy bacon dip. These pair well with chips, crackers, and vegetables.
Lemon Shallot Confit
The Best Cheese Fondue
Million Dollar Dip
Spicy Red Pepper Feta White Bean Dip
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Homemade Caesar Dressing
Lemon Garlic Aioli
Chicken Jalapeno Popper Dip
You can find more dip recipes in the dip recipe archives.
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White Cheese Hamburger Queso Dip Recipe
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green chile sauce
- 10 oz Cacique enchilado or Oaxaca cheese (or other mild white melting cheese), shredded or cubed
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella, fiesta blend, or cheddar
- ½ cup crema
- Cilantro, to garnish
- 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup cotija, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- When the beef is nearly browned, season with garlic powder and the fajita or taco seasoning (if using a packaged mix, use half the packet).
- Remove the seasoned beef from the pan and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the same pan and scrape up any browned bits as it heats until the oil is shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Toss the shredded cheese with the cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Stir the green chile sauce into the vegetables, then add the coated shredded cheese and stir vigorously as the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Stir in the crema and continue stirring until fully combined and smooth.
- Remove from heat and let the dip cool slightly to thicken, about 4 minutes.
- Top with sliced jalapenos, fresh cilantro, and cotija crumbles before serving.
Notes
To make a lower-carb version, reduce the onion and bell pepper by half.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 16g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.