Queso Frito [Recipe + Video] Fried Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
454 kcal
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Queso Frito [Recipe + Video] Fried Cheese
Description
Queso Frito involves slicing queso de freír into pieces approximately 2 by 3 inches and about a quarter inch thick. The slices are patted dry to reduce oil splatter and fried in hot oil heated to around 350 ºF (175 ºC). Each side of the cheese is fried until it turns a golden brown color, forming a crisp outer layer. If the first slice melts rather than fries, coating the slices with corn starch helps protect them from melting too quickly. Frying should be done carefully to maintain high oil temperature and avoid overcrowding the pan.
The flavor is mild and creamy from the cheese, enhanced by the frying process which adds a slightly crunchy texture. The oil used for frying imparts a subtle richness without overpowering the cheese’s taste. Queso Frito offers a flexible snack or appetizer option, and frying time can be adjusted to preferences, from lightly golden and softly melty to deeply browned and crisp.
Adjust the frying time according to your personal preference, taking care to retain the firm texture of the cheese while achieving the desired golden color. Using corn starch only when needed can maintain the cheese’s structure. Serve immediately after frying to enjoy the contrast between the crisp outside and the tender inside.
Ingredients
- 1 pound queso de freír [0.23 kg]
- ⅓ cup cooking oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the cheese
- Cut the cheese into 12 slices (2" x 3", ¼" thick, approx). Pat dry the cheese with a paper towel to minimize splatters.
2. Fry
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat[350 ºF or 175 ºC] in a medium pan, and fry the cheese on one side until it turns golden brown (fry one slice first to see if it fries well, see notes if it doesn't). Turn and repeat. Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for too long.
Notes
- If the cheese begins to melt instead of frying, coat the slices lightly with corn starch and shake off excess before frying.
- Frying one slice initially helps assess how the cheese reacts in your oil temperature.
- Adjust the frying duration to achieve your preferred level of golden color and meltiness in the cheese slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 1361mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 1134mg | 113% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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