queso fresco noun1 •A type of soft creamy white cheese originating in the Iberian peninsula.Substitute three chopped scallions and a minced jalapeño for the onion, and 6 ounces crumbled chorizo for the tomatoes. Sub ½ cup queso fresco for the Parmesan in step 2. Serve with salsa. — 2008 formsquesos frescos