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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 13 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
• 8 ounces Oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces heavy cream
• ½ (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
• 1 ½ teaspoons pickled jalapeno pepper juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.