Queso Panela Con Orégano (Panela Cheese With Oregano)

Name: Queso Panela Con Orégano (Panela Cheese With Oregano)
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g panela cheese; 6 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 corn oil; 2 tablespoons ground oregano

Submitted by Honey Sweet

"Panela is a fresh white cheese known for its versatility. It can be eaten alone as a dessert with slices of "ate" (fruit paste) or in this flavorful way combined with oil and oregano. Queso fresco or a fresh mozzarella that is packaged with its whey can be substituted."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 6

ingredients

500 g panela cheese
6 garlic cloves
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
¹⁄₃ corn oil
2 tablespoons ground oregano

directions

Place cheese in an earthenware or ovenproof dish. Pierce the outside of the cheese with a fork.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, corn oil and oregano until they are thoroughly blended. Pour over the cheese. Refigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. During this time, baste the cheese with the oil 3 or 4 times.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cheese for 15 minutes or until slightly soft. Serve warm with crackers or sliced bolillos (hard bread rolls).