Best Queso Frito Fried Cheese Recipes
QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE)
So good! Not the healthiest of appetizers. But hey! Cheese is a good source of calcium and if you use olive oil for frying that's not as bad as other oils, right? --------* If you have it in your pantry use Spanish smoked paprika if not whatever paprika you have on hand will do. Also use short aged manchego. Manchego that has been aged for over 6 months is better for grating. If you can't find manchego us mozzarella.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Cheese
Time 16m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together flour and paprika in a bowl. Have the beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Mix the bread crumbs and oregano in a third bowl. Dredge the cheese in the flour mixture, then egg and then coat well in bread crumbs. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet under med-high. Fry cheese until golden brown; about 20-30 seconds per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 134.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 5.6
FRIED CHEESE WITH SHALLOT DRESSING (QUESO FRITO ALINADO CON SALSA DE ESCALONA)
Steps:
- In a cup combine the dressing ingredients. Dust the cheese pieces with flour, dip in the egg, then in the crumbs. (May be prepared ahead.) In a skillet heat the oil at least 1/2-inch deep to about 380 degrees F and fry the cheese quickly until golden on both sides. Or, better use a deep-fryer. Drain. Sprinkle the dressing over the cheese and serve immediately.
WAFFLE IRON "FRIED" CHEESE (QUESO FRITO)
Categories Cheese
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat waffle iron. (Set it to medium if it has temperature controls.) 2 On a plate, mix flour with paprika or cayenne. Place eggs in a second plate or bowl and bread crumbs in a third. Working one slice at a time, coat cheese in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. 3 Spray both sides of waffle iron with nonstick spray, place as many cheese slices as will fit in waffle iron, and close lid. Cook until bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with any remaining cheese. 4 Serve hot on its own or with salsa for dipping.
WAFFLE IRON "FRIED" CHEESE (QUESO FRITO)
Yes, you can waffle cheese. [Photograph: Daniel Shumski] Breaded, melty cheese is something that crosses cultures-from deep-fried mozzarella sticks at state fairs to queso frito in Latin America. Inspired by those foods, we've taken squares of cheese are breaded and "fried" them in the waffle iron for just a minute, until their outsides turn golden brown and crunchy and their insides become perfectly melted and gooey. Why this recipe works: * The direct, two-sided heat of the waffle iron crisps the breading without the need for flipping. * Cooking in the waffle iron instead of deep-frying means less mess and quicker set-up and clean-up. * Note: Any good melting cheese such as young provolone, fontina, Jack, cheddar, or a queso chihuahua can be used in place of the mozzarella. Avoid fresh mozzarella or dry cheese meant for grating. Some recipes call for the breaded cheese to be refrigerated (or frozen) before cooking. I did not find this to be necessary with the waffle iron version, but you can certainly bread the cheese several hours ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to waffle.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1 Preheat waffle iron. (Set it to medium if it has temperature controls.)
- On a plate, mix flour with paprika or cayenne. Place eggs in a second plate or bowl and bread crumbs in a third. Working one slice at a time, coat cheese in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Spray both sides of waffle iron with nonstick spray, place as many cheese slices as will fit in waffle iron, and close lid. Cook until bread crumbs turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Repeat with any remaining cheese.
- Serve hot on its own or with salsa for dipping.
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