Melted Quesillo with Chips & Salsa
Oaxacan cheese that gets stretchy and gooey when heated, served fresh from the pan with warm tortilla chips and salsa for dipping. Ready in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- ½ lb quesillo oaxaqueño (or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- ¾ cup salsa (fresh or jarred)
- ½ piece fresh lime (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Slice the quesillo into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and lay them flat in the hot skillet.
- 3
Cook without moving until the bottom edges start to brown and the cheese begins to soften, 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Gently flip each slice and cook the other side until melty and the edges look crispy, 1–2 minutes more.
- 5
Slide the melted cheese onto a warm plate. Arrange chips and salsa alongside.
- 6
Squeeze lime over the cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot and stretchy.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- plate
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