COPYCAT SPICY QUESO BLANCO APPLEBEE'S RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Copycat Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Gggoody

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
1 small onion, divided
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced (divided)
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks
4 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, divided
1 Roma tomato, deseeded and diced

Steps:

Cut onion in half and mince one half. Set aside. Warm oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of minced jalapeno and grate ½ onion into pan. Stir to coat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Add cream and cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro. To create a simple pico de gallo: Combine chopped onion, tomato, ½ tablespoon cilantro, and remaining jalapeno in a bowl. Pour queso blanco into a medium size serving bowl (2 ½ cup or larger). Top with pico de gallo. Serve and enjoy! COOK'S NOTE: Adjust jalapenos according to the heat you would like. For mild heat, add less. For a spicier dip add more.