Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsHacienda ColoradoQueso Blanco Recipe

Queso Blanco Recipe

Inspired by Hacienda Colorado
Time45m
Serves4

A white queso with roasted poblanos and pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Roasted Poblanos

Pico de Gallo

Method

Prepare Roasted Poblanos

  1. 1

    Roast the Poblano Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered and charred.

  2. 2

    Peel and Dice the Peppers

    Once roasted, remove the poblanos from the oven and let them cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin, remove the seeds, and dice the peppers.

Prepare Pico de Gallo

  1. 3

    Mix the Pico de Gallo

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Make Queso Blanco

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the white cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, milk, cream cheese, and salt. Stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 5

    Add Roasted Poblanos

    Stir in the diced roasted poblanos into the cheese mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

  3. 6

    Serve with Pico de Gallo

    Serve the queso blanco in a bowl, topped with the fresh pico de gallo. Enjoy with tortilla chips or your favorite dipping snacks.

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