Gooey Mozzarella Queso Dip

This creamy cheese dip is made with mozzarella cheese and white American cheese, and topped with fresh chives and pepper. These few simple ingredients could create such a delightful dip, who would have thought? The perfect dip for tortilla chips, pita, or veggies, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.

What Makes This Dip So Special?

Although I love so many different recipes, those that are ready in ten minutes or less are my favorites. You can make this recipe in 10 minutes with simple ingredients, so there’s no wonder I recommend it to all my friends.

With the combination of the cheeses, this dip is clump-free and silky. Upon cooling, this recipe can be reheated again to become silky again. It’s one of those recipes you can’t go wrong with!

How To Choose The Right Ingredients

Some recipes allow you to swap ingredients without compromising the texture, but others must be followed exactly. This dip needs to be made exactly as it is written. If you think you can swap ingredients or use cheese with less fat, I cannot guarantee perfect results.

Mozzarella Cheese

To make a perfect stringy cheese dip, you should always use whole milk mozzarella cheese. You can use a block or a ball of mozzarella, as long as it is whole milk.

American Cheese

Good American cheese is made from very young cheddar or Colby and does not contain a lot of additives. Whether you grate the cheese or cut it into small cubes, it will melt perfectly.

Milk

The texture of whole milk is very creamy and it holds up well to heat. When I overheated my low-fat milk a few times, it curdled and destroyed my cheese dip. If you only have low-fat milk, make sure to not overheat it.

Chives

Chives are not necessary for this recipe, but they do add a mild onion flavor that complements dairy and adds some color and dimension.

What Else Can I Add?

There are a few things you can change about this recipe. Here are some of my favorite spices and add-ins:

As with chives, shallots lend a mild onion flavor. Add them to a dry sauce pot and cook briefly until they release their flavor.
You can elevate your cheese dip to another level by adding a pinch of cumin.
If you enjoy spicy food, chopped jalapenos or salsa will give your queso dip a spicy kick.

My Special Tips

The recipe is very easy to make, but here are some things to keep in mind:

Don’t overheat low-fat dairy products, as they may curdle if you overheat them. Follow instructions to avoid clumpy mess.
A cheese grater will allow you to enjoy both American and mozzarella cheeses properly.

Can I Use Other Types Of Cheese?

For the cheese recipe, you should stick with American cheese. Other cheeses have different textures, and you will get clumpy results if you use cheddar. Instead of mozzarella, you can use Oaxaca cheese, but the recipe will no longer be mozzarella queso dip. The mozzarella in this recipe is here for a reason. American cheese gives a smooth, creamy texture, whereas mozzarella gives a melty, stringy texture.