Creamy Keto Queso Blanco 🧀
Indulge in this rich and creamy Keto-friendly Queso Blanco, perfect as an appetizer or a healthy low-carb snack.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 medium Onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 8 ounces White American Cheese shredded or cubed
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese shredded or cubed
- 0.25 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Roma Tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and jalapeño to the pan and sauté gently until they soften and become fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, then gradually add both cheeses. Keep stirring gently until all the cheese is completely melted and the queso is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped Roma tomato and half of the fresh cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Give it a final stir to combine everything well. Serve your warm queso immediately, garnished with the rest of the fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 297 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 25g
Protein: 15g
Calories: 297 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 25g
Protein: 15g
