Receta Tequeños de Queso

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Beat eggs and add to the flour mixture along with water; combine until dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 3x5 inches.

Place a piece of cheese on one end of each rectangle.

Fold the dough over the cheese and seal the edges by pressing down with a fork.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

Fry the tequeños in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with dipping sauce of choice.

Cooking Techniques

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