How to Make Queso Frito | Nicaraguan Fried Cheese

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds a richer flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Pico de gallo offers fresh flavors with fewer preservatives.

Heat frying oil to medium or medium low heat in a shallow pan.

Slice cheese in 1 inch slices.

Once oil is hot, carefully place cheese slices in oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. No more than 3 minutes maximum.

Flip cheese when the edges appear lightly golden brown. Fry again.

Remove fried cheese from oil and drain on paper-towel lined plate. Do not salt. Just cool and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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