Crunchy cheese snacks (Tequeños)

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Mix wheat flour and salt in a bowl.

Add butter and mix until combined.

Add egg and water, knead for 5 minutes until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Cut Gouda cheese into 5 cm sticks.

Roll out the dough and wrap around the cheese sticks.

Heat oil in a deep skillet.

Fry tequeños until golden brown.

Remove and place on absorbent paper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens