Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's Copycat

Name: Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's Copycat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil); 1 small onion (divided); 2 - 4 jalapeno peppers (seeded, deveined, and minced (divided)); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (cut into chunks); 4 ounces white American cheese (cut into chunks); 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (divided); 1 Roma tomato (de-seeded and diced)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)1 small onion (divided)2 - 4 jalapeno peppers (seeded, deveined, and minced (divided))1/2 cup heavy cream8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (cut into chunks)4 ounces white American cheese (cut into chunks)1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (divided)1 Roma tomato (de-seeded and diced)

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Instructions

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Step 1

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

Step 2

Warm oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of minced jalapeno and grate 1/2 onion into pan. Stir to coat and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Add cream and bring to a bubble. Add cheese a little at a time, stir until cheese is melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro.

Step 3

To create a simple pico de gallo: Combine chopped onion, tomato, 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining jalapeno in a bowl.

Step 4

Pour queso blanco into a medium size serving bowl (2 ½ cup or larger). Top with pico de gallo. Serve and enjoy!