BAKED QUESO FRESCO WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

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This recipe was posted in the Houston Chronicle. A great appetizer for football and holiday season. It came from the chef at Prairie View A & M University.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb tomatillo
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (loosely packed)
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup mashed avocado
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
salt
1 lb queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Remove husks from tomatillos.
  • Boil tomatillos for about two minutes or until soft.
  • Remove tomatillos from water and place in a blender or food processor.
  • Add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, jalapeño and salt.
  • Purée until smooth.
  • Place cheese in ovenproof serving dish.
  • Pour sauce over cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve with tortilla chips.

Andrea V (Andrea)
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I'm not usually a fan of queso fresco, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Tommy Lee Sparta
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This is the perfect recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Shahid khan Shahid khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. It's definitely a keeper.


Nikola Atanasovski Strang
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This is a must-try recipe! The queso fresco and tomatillo sauce are a match made in heaven.


Nawaz Khan
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint. The queso fresco and tomatillo sauce were a great combination.


David Dosier
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I especially liked the tomatillo sauce. It was tangy and flavorful.


Redzad Bakalovic
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khadija Gbla
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The tomatillo sauce is especially delicious. I served it with tortilla chips and it was a crowd-pleaser.


Habib Ilyas
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I've never had queso fresco before, but I'm glad I tried it in this recipe. It's a mild cheese that pairs perfectly with the tangy tomatillo sauce. I also appreciate that this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Azan Shah
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This baked queso fresco with tomatillo sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The cheese was melted and gooey, the sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the tortilla chips were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


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