Fiery and Cheesy Instant Pot Queso Blanco

My own rendition of a smooth queso blanco made in the Instant Pot. Feel free to adjust heat to suit your preferences. Serve with chips or pour over nachos.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
13 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 8ouncesOaxaca cheese, shredded

  • 4ouncesheavy cream

  • ½(8 ounce) packageNeufchatel cheese

  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped green chiles

  • 1tablespoonfinely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper

  • 1 ½teaspoonspickled jalapeno pepper juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Select Slow Cooker setting on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); set temperature to High. Add Oaxaca cheese, heavy cream, and Neufchatel cheese. Stir until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce temperature to Low. Let queso cook for 5 to 7 minutes more. Pour in green chiles, jalapenos peppers, and pickling juice. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
48mg
16%
Sodium
335mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
7g
Vitamin C
9mg
45%
Calcium
167mg
13%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
64mg
1%

* 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.

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