# Spiced White Cheese Sauces The Taco John's Queso Blanco Has a Perfectly Spicy Kick By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-johns-queso-blanco References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/09/26/taco-johns-testing-new-premium-queso-blanco/) The [Taco John's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-quesadilla) Queso Blanco is being tested by the brand in select markets as a new premium sauce option for consumers seeking out an alternative option to enjoy with their favorite menu items. The sauce is achieved with a blend of rich, silky cheeses that have been paired with the [perfect level of spice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-fire-sauce) along with a [kick of jalapeño flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries) to boot. The sauce is described by the brand as being "bigger. bolder. better." and is positioned as the perfect option for placement on a wide array of the existing menu items. The Taco John's Queso Blanco can be found exclusively at participating test locations including Lincoln, Hastings and Kearney, Nebraska and in Paducah, Kentucky. Image Credit: Taco John’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spiced White Cheese Sauces:** Opportunity to introduce new and innovative flavors to the cheese sauce market. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Potential for fast food chains to incorporate spiced white cheese sauces into their menu offerings. - **Mexican Cuisine:** Disruptive opportunity to create unique and flavorful cheese sauces for Mexican dishes. - **Snack Foods:** Innovation potential for spiced white cheese sauces as a dip or topping for snack foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Ultra-Cheesy Crispy Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-quesadilla.md) - [Grilled Quesadilla Shell Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-quesadilla-taco.md) - [Rich Limited-Time QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-johns2.md) - [White Cheddar Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-queso-dip.md) - [Chicken Quesadilla Taco Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-quesadilla-taco.md) - [Nacho-Inspired QSR Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-taco-bravo.md) - [Red Jalapeno Pepper Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-sauce.md) - [Ultra-Spicy Queso Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-apocalypto.md)