Question: what type of cheese is used for queso
Answer: Queso blanco ( Spanish pronunciation : ( ˈkeso ˈβlaŋko ) ) , with similar cheeses including queso fresco ( pronounced ( ˈkeso ˈfɾesko ) ) , is a creamy , soft , and mild unaged white cheese , commonly used in the Iberian Peninsula , several Latin American countries including Mexico , and many parts of the United States .