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Looking for the perfect appetizer? Look no further! This Queso al Guajillo is delicious and easy to prep! 😋
The guajillos give it a smoky (not spicy) flavor which is sweetened with the honey. Try it!!
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients:
10 oz Panela Cheese
5 Guajillo Peppers seedless & cut in thin strips
2 Chile de Arbol seedless & cut in thin strips
3 Garlic Cloves diced
1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
1/2 tsp Mexican Oregano
Peel Zest of one Lemon
Juice of half Lemon
2 tbs Unsalted Butter
2 tbs Avocado or Olive Oil
Honey to taste
Salt & Pepper to taste
Tortilla Chips
Optional: Water
PROTIP 1: As an option you can top the cheese and guajillo topping with the lemon juice right before serving.
PROTIP 2: You can add a bit of water to the pan to help hydrate the peppers once they are toasted.
Instructions:
1-Press the cheese with a paper towel to remove access liquid.
2-In a pan over low heat add 1 tbs of oil. Once hot toast the cheese on both sides to a golden brown. Set aside.
3-In the same pan over low heat, add the butter and the other tbs of oil. Once hot add the garlic and pepitas. Toss for about a minute.
4-Now add the other ingredients EXCEPT the honey and tortilla chips. SIDE NOTE: Additionally, do not add the lemon juice, if you have chosen to follow the protip listed above which is to add the lemon juice right before serving. Add each ingredient one at a time. Continuously stir with tongs or a spoon to make sure the peppers don’t burn or it will get bitter. This usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes or until the guajillo gets crispy but not burnt. You can also add a bit of water to the pan to help hydrate the peppers once toasted.
5-Turn off the stove. Allow the guajillo topping to cool off a bit before pouring the honey over it and mix.
6-Pour the topping over the cheese.
7-Cut a slice of cheese and place it over a tortilla chip. Top it with some of the guajillo topping. Enjoy!
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