APPLEBEE'S POTATO TWISTERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Applebee's Potato Twisters Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 13

POTATOES:
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
Peanut oil, for frying
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pico de gallo
QUESO BLANCO:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped finely
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
8 ounces white American cheese, shredded
2 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible. Place the slices directly into cold water after peeling until you're ready to fry them. Fry your slices in batches for about three to four minutes. Once the potato slices are golden brown, remove and drain them on a tray lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with pico de gallo and queso blanco (recipe below). Queso Blanco Recipe In a pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the jalapeno and onion to the pan and cook for about five minutes, until tender, then lower the heat to medium-low. Add the cheeses along with the half-and-half, stirring consistently until the mixture is completely blended and melted. Add the cilantro and mix together, then serve with the Potato Twisters. Serves: 6 Start to finish: 30 minutes