Queso Frito Fried Cheese Recipes

QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE) AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
• Meanwhile, dip cheese into the masarepa, just to lightly coat. Shake off any excess.
• Arrange cheese in hot oil and cook about 2 minutes per side or until browned. Remove cheese with a slotted spoon and let drain for a couple seconds on paper towels. Serve warm.

[RECIPE + VIDEO] QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cut the cheese into 12 slices (2" x 3", 1/4" thick, approx). Pat dry the cheese with a paper towel to minimize splatters.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat[350 ºF or 175 ºC] in a medium pan, and fry the cheese on one side until it turns golden brown (fry one slice first to see if it fries well, see notes if it doesn't). Turn and repeat. Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for too long.
• Serve hot.

QUESO FRITO (FRIED CHEESE)

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.

FRIED PLANTAINS WITH CHEESE: PLANTANOS FRITOS CON QUESO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crema fresca and the cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Bring the water to a boil and lightly salt it. Add the plantain pieces, and cook until the slices are soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the plantains, let cool, and push them through a ricer. Form the mashed plantains into small golf-ball sized portions. Refrigerate the plantanos until completely chilled and rested, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap, and press out each piece of dough. Set aside until all the dough is used.
• Place a small wedge of queso blanco in the center of each plantain circle. Fold the dough around the cheese like an envelope. Roll the package, sealing the edges and making sure the cheese is completely enclosed.
• In a deep saucepot, heat enough oil to deep-fry the plantain packages. When the oil reaches 375 degrees F, fry the plantains until they are golden brown all over, about 2 minutes. Drain the plantains on paper toweling.
• Serve drizzled with the cumin-crema fresca sauce.

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.

FRIED CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine the bread crumbs, oregano, garlic, and salt to taste in a small bowl.
• Whisk together egg and milk in a seperate bowl, and place flour in a third bowl.
• Dip each cheese slice into the flour, then into the egg mixture, then into the seasoned bread crumbs to coat generously.
• Place coated cheese slices in a single layer on a tray and let stand, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes to dry.
• If the cheese is not completely covered with crumbs, repeat the process.
• Meanwhile, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a heavy bottomed saute pan or deep skillet.
• Place over medium high heat and heat until oil is hot but not smoking.
• Carefully slide the crumb coated cheese into the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes in all.
• Do not crowd the cheese slices in the pan or they will not cook properly.
• Drain briefly on paper toweling and serve piping hot with salsa.