Melty Oaxaca Cheese Skillet
Quesillo oaxaqueño (stretchy Oaxaca cheese) melts into strings when heated, creating an irresistible warm dip. This one-skillet version takes 10 minutes and pairs with warm tortillas for a vegetarian dinner that feels indulgent.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz Oaxaca cheese (quesillo)
- 2 oz Chorizo, optional (vegetarian)
- 1 whole Jalapeño, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Onion, thinly sliced
- 6 whole Warm flour tortillas, for serving
- 1 whole Lime (halved)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add sliced onion and jalapeño. Sauté until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Tear or slice the Oaxaca cheese into chunks and add to the skillet. Stir gently as it melts.
- 4
Once cheese is mostly melted and stringy, squeeze lime over top and stir once to combine.
- 5
Transfer to a serving plate or small skillet. Serve immediately with warm tortillas for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch cast iron or non-stick skillet
- wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
- serving plate or small cast iron skillet
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