Queso Blanco (Mexican Frying Cheese)

[Barbde]

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really? Man I had grease flying everywhere and the cheese just melted all over the place!
One cube at a time huh?
I'm working on the 2nd batch for the guys, be back shortly

[Barbde]

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[Barbde]

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ROFLMAO. I now have them frying their own!!

[ktan458]

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I'm full too, but still feel like I ought to eat something else for dinner. I have some chicken tenders in the oven for the kids, so I may have one of those over some lettuce and call it a night ;-)

Where on earth was this recipe a few years ago when I was doing Atkins?

[Barbde]

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Well, at least 1/2 of that 2 lbs is gone! And I only had about 3 pieces! So, yup, this is a keeper for sure!!
I love finding new foods that everybody loves!
Thanks you guys for your help!

[jimmie 48]

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CAN YOU SAY CONSTIPATION?

LMBO!!!

barbie did you think you would get 5 pages and counting when you started this? lol

[Barbde]

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CAN YOU SAY CONSTIPATION?

LMBO!!!

barbie did you think you would get 5 pages and counting when you started this? lol

NO "c" word for me (I hope), I didn't eat that much of it!!

You know? I posted the question. Went back out to work, came back and looked and was like WOW! LOL!

[jimmie 48]

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well it's what we do you know...........
i mean we all got fat by eating and found a great way to slim down and still eat.........

i have spent my cash for the week as far as groceries go so i can't make these at the moment. but come this weekend, i am most definetly going to find that cheese and do these up! i am so blasted hungry for cheese sticks now!!!!!

[Barbde]

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I just checked my receipt. The 2lb block was $8.48.

[sillygirl]

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Did you tell Mo about the cheese/ She's a cheese freak! I rather don't like cheeses, but I eat it! Those fried ones look awesome.

[Seshena36]

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Okay I looked at WalMart...the only thing I saw was called "QUESO FRESCO"...does anyone know if thats the same but called something different because of the brand? It's kind of a semi hard cheese like a mozzeralla...it looks like it would fry like the Queso Blanco you all are talking about but I wanted to ask first...see if anyone knew.

[bjs1976]

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I cant find either....I sure wish I could.. sounds delish. I have looked at Super Wal mart. I will continue to look....

For now. I have my grilled cheese fix made with a wheat pita, or whole grain tortilla. It works, a few more carbs in one sitting then one would like. But it works.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Queso Blanco (Mexican Frying Cheese)

Okay I looked at WalMart...the only thing I saw was called "QUESO FRESCO"...does anyone know if thats the same but called something different because of the brand? It's kind of a semi hard cheese like a mozzeralla...it looks like it would fry like the Queso Blanco you all are talking about but I wanted to ask first...see if anyone knew.

that's the reason i didn't buy it so long ago. i couldn't find the exact thing and sure didn't want to buy the wrong thing.

i am sure someone will clear this up for you, bjs and me.

[Barbde]

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Well, all this time I was looking for something that said "Mexican Frying Cheese" LOL. I just started looking at every cheese that had something Mexican looking on it. (This was after asking people at various stores for "mexican frying cheese" and they would look at me like this Then they would ask "what color is it"? I don't know! Along with various other questions I had no answer to LOL) When I came across this cheese yesterday I read the label and it said serving suggestion :slice and fry to a golden brown. So I bought it!
Hopefully Megs or MOG will be by to answer you guys questions cuz I have been looking for this for months myself!

[MotherOfGizmo]

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Barbe, your cheese looks perfect, that's exactly how I do mine, the pics made my mouth water!

Fresco and Blanco are different - Fresco is more of a melting cheese and Blanco is not so melty...here's a description

Queso Blanco
This mild tasting cheese is the most popular cheese South of the Border--both for snacking and cooking. It is wonderful to cook with because unlike American-type cheeses, it will become soft and creamy when heated, but will not melt! With this cheese you can make cheesier stuffed chicken breasts, stuffed peppers, enchiladas and burritos! For a delicious, simple treat, cube the cheese and fry it on a hot skillet (recipe on package).


Queso Fresco
Very popular among many people of Mexican descent due to its fine-grained texture. It is often used to crumble over salads or put in refried beans.

OK< but it also says this:



The key to understanding "fresh" Hispanic cheeses is understanding that they do not melt. When heated these fresh cheeses become warm and soft but do not lose their shape or run. This characteristic is essential in many Hispanic dishes--and a requirement that no common cheese can meet. For instance many Hispanic dishes use cheese as a stuffing ingredient--Enchiladas and Chile Rellenos are popular examples. In such dishes the use of common cheese as an ingredient results in the cheese melting during cooking and running out. However, use of Queso Blanco for example, would allow the chef to present the diner with the cheese soft, warm and in the food, not running all over the plate. Thus, the chef is able to offer a truly superior end-dish by using Queso Blanco--an end-dish that looks and tastes better!

As another example, true Mexican refried beans have fresh cheese mixed into the dish during cooking--not merely shredded onto the surface as a garnish. The fresh, white cheese usually used (Panela) will not melt in the dish. Instead, the authentic refried beans dish offers the diner a delightful mixture of savory bean and refreshing cheese morsels. Another example of the importance of using authentic cheese in Hispanic cooking is in Caribbean Fried Cheese recipes. These dishes, essentially require that the cheese be cut into large 1/2" to 1" cubes and thrown directly onto a hot frying pan. The cheese should get warm but not lose its shape. The cheese is usually served after it has browned on all sides--but has not melted. Clearly no common cheese can be used in such a recipe. Only a "fresh" Hispanic cheese such as Queso Para Freir will suffice for demanding preparation situations such as this. Increasing numbers of "American" restaurants are using this cheese as a replacement for breaded mozzarella sticks because of consumer comments and the fact that since it will not melt, it will not gum-up the operation of their deep fat frier if it is left unattended for too long. It is often served both plain as an appetizer and dipped in powdered sugar as a dessert.