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Flavorful Hot Honey Queso Blanco Dip Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze

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A creamy, spicy, and sweet queso blanco dip with a hot honey kick and a caramelized brown sugar glaze, perfect for parties and casual snack nights.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz (450 g) queso blanco cheese, shredded
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) hot honey
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Shred queso blanco cheese if not pre-shredded. Mince garlic and finely chop jalapeño, removing seeds for milder heat (about 5 minutes).
  2. Make the Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon hot honey. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Melt the Cheese: In a skillet over low heat, add softened butter and minced garlic. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant without browning. Add shredded queso blanco and stir continuously as it melts (7-8 minutes).
  4. Season the Dip: Stir in chopped jalapeño, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons hot honey. Mix well to combine flavors evenly.
  5. Final Touch: Drizzle brown sugar glaze over the hot queso blanco dip. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Melt queso blanco over low heat to avoid graininess and clumping. Stir constantly during melting. Watch the brown sugar glaze carefully to prevent burning. Prepare glaze while shredding cheese to save time. For dairy-free version, use vegan melting cheese and dairy-free butter, and substitute honey with agave syrup. If dip thickens after cooling, warm gently over low heat while stirring.

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Keywords: hot honey queso blanco dip, spicy cheese dip, party dip, brown sugar glaze, easy queso dip, creamy dip, appetizer, snack

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