Baked Queso Fresco with Tomatillo Sauce

Name: Baked Queso Fresco with Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillo; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (loosely packed); 1 lime, juice of; 1/2 cup mashed avocado; 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno; salt; 1 lb queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

Submitted by PanNan

"This recipe was posted in the Houston Chronicle. A great appetizer for football and holiday season. It came from the chef at Prairie View A & M University."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb tomatillo
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¹⁄₄ cup cilantro, chopped (loosely packed)
1 lime, juice of
¹⁄₂ cup mashed avocado
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
salt
1 lb queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
Remove husks from tomatillos.
Boil tomatillos for about two minutes or until soft.
Remove tomatillos from water and place in a blender or food processor.
Add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, jalapeño and salt.
Purée until smooth.
Place cheese in ovenproof serving dish.
Pour sauce over cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve with tortilla chips.

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Reviews

That chef at Prairie View A&M sure knows his Queso. We love Queso at our house. This was very good. The only change I made was instead of boiling the tomatillos, I smoked them in my stove-top smoker and smoked a jalapeno pepper as well. Thanks, PanNan! Made for ZWT5, for Hell's Kitchen Angels.

TxGriffLover