Deep-Fried Queso Frito with Guava Sauce

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Dice guava paste into small cubes.

Add diced guava paste to a pan with water.

Simmer over medium to medium-low heat until guava starts to dissolve, adding more water if it gets too thick.

Add lemon juice to the guava sauce and stir before turning off the heat.

Set the guava sauce aside until ready to serve.

Cube queso de freir cheese into bite-sized pieces.

Dry off the cheese cubes with a paper towel to prevent splatter when frying.

Heat canola oil in a pot to 350°F.

Fry cheese cubes in the hot oil until golden brown, about a few minutes.

Transfer fried cheese cubes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve cheese cubes with guava sauce or any dipping sauce of your choice.

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