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queso blanco

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Natalie Loop
@KitchenLooper
Hudson, MI

Sometimes the hubby and I like a snack especially if it's too late to eat anything heavy. This is something we both enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 2 cups
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For queso blanco

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    white onion finely diced
  • 1
    large jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, finely diced
  • 12 oz
    white american cheese shredded
  • 4 oz
    monterrey jack cheese don't use pre-shredded
  • 1/2 - 1 c
    cream, half and half, or whole milk
  • 1 - 2
    roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 bunch
    of cilantro chopped

How To Make queso blanco

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper until softened and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the shredded cheese and 1/4 cup of the cream. Quickly stir until the cheese is melted. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, and additional cream a little at a time until you reach desired consistency. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
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