Restaurant Style Queso Blanco

By terryjo

This is supposedly a recipe from a well known restaurant. It is wonderful!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil ( veggie, olive, canola - whatever you have)
• 1/4 cup white onion, diced
• 1 large Jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, diced.
• 1 large Serrano, seeds and stem removed, diced.
• 12 ounces White American Cheese (shredded, don't use pre-shredded)
• 4 ounces Monterrey Jack Cheese (shredded, don't use pre-shredded)
• 1/4 - 2/3 cup of cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
• 1 Roma Tomato, seeds removed and diced
• 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a sauté pan. Cook the onion and pepper until softened and reduce heat to medium-low.

2. Add the shredded cheese and 1/4 cup of the cream, stir until mostly melted.

3. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and additional cream a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.

4. Serve with chips, tortillas or on enchiladas.