applebee's spicy queso blanco

Name: Applebee's Spicy Queso Blanco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil); 1 small white onion, divided; 1 medium roasted poblano pepper, seeded, deveined, and minced; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 8 ounce(s) monterey jack cheese, cut into chunks; 4 ounce(s) white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped cilantro, divided; 1 large roma tomato, deseeded and diced

review

Private Recipe by

Raven Higheagle

@ravenhigheagle

Prescott, AZ

The last time I was at Applebee's I tried their queso blanco and I loved it. It was cheesy, spicy, and perfect for dipping chips in. I knew it couldn't be that hard to recreate this dish at home. Serve this this creamy white spicy queso at your next party and it's guaranteed to be a hit.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For applebee's spicy queso blanco

1 Tbsp

refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
1 sm

white onion, divided
1 md

roasted poblano pepper, seeded, deveined, and minced
1/2 c

heavy cream
8 oz

monterey jack cheese, cut into chunks
4 oz

white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
1 1/2 Tbsp

fresh chopped cilantro, divided
1 lg

roma tomato, deseeded and diced

How To Make applebee's spicy queso blanco

1
Cut onion in half and mince one half. Set aside.

2
Warm oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add 2/3 of minced poblano and grate 1/2 onion into pan.
4
Stir to coat and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
5
Add cream and bring to a bubble.
6
Add cheese a little at a time, stir until cheese is melted.
7
Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro.
8
To create a simple pico de gallo: Combine chopped onion, tomato, 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining poblano in a bowl.
9
Pour queso blanco into a medium size serving bowl (2 1/2 cup or larger). Top with pico de gallo. Serve with warm tortilla chips.
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