Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

[StephieSue]

It's good stuff. I just had some tonight. I could have fooled myself if blindfolded into thinking I was having a grilled cheese sandwich.

The cheese you're looking for is called "frying cheese". I found it in Wal Mart, up by the deli in their eccentric cheeses section. ensive

All it takes is a skillet, medium heat, a little olive oil, a knife, and 5 minutes. Keep the pan on medium heat - this stuff burns very fast.

It gets crispy and brown on the outside, but gooey and melted on the inside. It's quite good, if a little salty. I have no idea why, except that perhaps it has something to do with how it fries in the pan instead of melting into a pile of goo. Also, this cheese is not designed to be eaten straight out of the package - it's very dry and bland. After you cook it, though, it gets better.

[Bugaboo]

Sounds delish and something that could be toyed around with to make it super tasty. Did you happen to catch the carb count?

[MotherOfGizmo]

There is a Mexican cheese you can do this with and also an Arabian one. I love it!

Here is info on the mexican one

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).

http://www.specialcheese.com/queso.htm

[Uniquely_Ambi]

I've tried frying cheese a few times, but it just comes out a horrible mess for me.

[MotherOfGizmo]

This website lists at least 5 cheeses that will fry but not melt and make a mess like you're talking about. Turns out that the Frying Cheese is the middle eastern one. I didn't read thru the whole list, but I saw at least 4 varieties of Mexican cheeses you can do this with. Good website!

Enchilado
Adobera
Panela Queso Para Frier
Queso Fresco

http://www.preciouscheese.com/recipes/cheese_encyc.cfm

[StephieSue]

Wisconsin Farms Frying Cheese
"The cheese that's made to fry"
Semi-Soft Cheese
Original
12oz.

Serving Size 1oz.
Servings per container about 12
Calories 80
Fat Cal. 60
Total Fat 7g 11%
Sat. Fat 4g 20%
Cholest. 20mg 7%
Sodium 350mg 15%
Total Carb 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 20%
Iron 0%
Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes

[StephieSue]

I've tried frying cheese a few times, but it just comes out a horrible mess for me.

Don't use regular cheese. Use "frying cheese" - look for it at Wal Mart, up by the deli.

[allierw26]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

I've also tried the frying cheese from Wisconsin Farms--it is a bit salty, but REALLY good! I love how it gets so crisp on the outside. Those on Induction (and others) might want to go ahead and cut it into 12 1oz pieces, so they don't go overboard! They are just like fried cheese sticks, but without the breading.

[ronitgla]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

Try this recipe:
slice of feta cheese
3-4 thin tomato slices
5 black olives
olive oil
hot paprika

put everything in the oven and wait till the feta gets a little soft it is delicious !

and for the fried cheese... you can try also the greek style and squeeze a lemon on top before you cut it...

[psigna]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

I've also tried the frying cheese from Wisconsin Farms--it is a bit salty, but REALLY good! I love how it gets so crisp on the outside. Those on Induction (and others) might want to go ahead and cut it into 12 1oz pieces, so they don't go overboard! They are just like fried cheese sticks, but without the breading.

I tried these, and the flavor was good, but I don;t think that I cut them up thick enough. How thick, or did you just cut it into 12 pieces?

[allierw26]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

hmmmm....I guess I'd say about a quarter of an inch thick? i'm not sure, but I think so. I quartered it, eighthed it, and then twelfthed it...if that makes any sense!

[schellie]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

Good Gravy!!!!! My hubby and I tried the frying cheese last night, since I saw it on this post and HAD to have it lol. It is SO amazing. That is one thing Ill need to keep stocked up on around here. He wasnts me to pick up the roasted garlic one next time. Thanks for a great snack idea!!

[bittybug]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

Hi! I used to buy the frying cheese at my local Walmart but it has been missing from the shelves for about six months. I talked to the manager and he is checking on if they will be getting any more in the future. I LOVE this cheese!!!! Can anyone tell me another place that might carry it? Thanks!!!!

[Tired of Chub]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

Bittybug, Sams club carries Queso Panela.

[higgies]

Re: Miss grilled cheese? Try special "frying cheese"

Oh man! I gotta try this! When I lived in Chile there was this place that made little cakes (like 4" across) that was purely fried cheese, this must be like that stuff. It was crispy outside and kind of gooey inside. One good addition, was I think they put Oregano or some kind of spice on top of it as it cooked...mmmm...

I think one of the tricks was to use a form of some type to keep it very round and have edges. Perhaps some kind of ring...