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    Queso Frito (Easy Fried Cheese)

    Queso frito (fried cheese) recipe.

    En Español Recipe ↆ

    Queso frito (Dominican fried cheese) is quite a treat and an essential component of Los Tres Golpes, the traditional Dominican breakfast meal. Find out how easy it is to fry cheese and make this crispy fried cheese a special treat we'd have every day of the week if we could.

    Fried cheese (queso frito).
    Fried cheese (queso frito).

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. What is queso frito?
    3. What's queso de freír?
    4. Substitutions
    5. Tips for great fried cheese
    6. Serving suggestions
    7. About our recipe
    8. Video
    9. Recipe
    10. FAQs

    Why we ❤️ it

    Los Tres Golpes: Queso frito (fried cheese), Mangú with red onions, fried eggs, and fried Dominican salami is the quintessential Dominican breakfast, and what, in an ideal world, Dominicans would probably choose most days for breakfast.

    Yes, even the cheese is fried. And it's the food of the gods.

    What is queso frito?

    Queso frito means "fried cheese" in Spanish, but in the Dominican Republic, it specifically refers to this type of fried cheese made with "queso de freír" which is an essential component of the traditional Dominican breakfast.

    What's queso de freír?

    Queso de freír or queso blanco is a salty Dominican cheese with a very high melting point, almost always served fried. Queso blanco is a favorite of those on a low-carb diet.

    For this recipe you need a good queso de freír, or Dominican queso blanco.

    Substitutions

    If you cannot find queso de freír cheese where you live, try to find halloumi (without mint!), the taste and texture are very similar, and I can attest that it works just fine.

    Queso Frito (Fried Cheese).
    Dominican keto breakfast.

    Fried cheese (queso frito).

    Tips for great fried cheese

    • A good "queso de freir" will keep its shape when deep fried, but as sometimes it is not necessarily the case, we present a simple trick to make it a successful experience.
    • If the first slice you fry melts, coat the remaining slices with a fine layer of cornstarch and shake off the excess. If it fries without a problem, this step is not necessary. Some people use all-purpose flour, but it's not my preferred texture.
    • How long you fry the cheese depends entirely on your taste. Some prefer it a light golden color and lightly "melty". Some like it fried to crispiness and a darker color. Go with what you like.

    Serving suggestions

    Aside from the traditional serving suggestions from the first paragraph, this fried cheese goes great with our Puré de auyama (pumpkin mash) and Puré de yautía (malanga mash).

    A cup of café con leche (Dominican latte) goes great with your breakfast or any of our hot breakfast drinks.

    About our recipe

    This simple 2-ingredient recipe is integral to our breakfast tradition and as easy to make as it sounds. Do you have any tips for great fried cheese? Share it in the comments!

    Buen provecho!

    Tia Clara

    Video

    Recipe

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    Queso Frito [Recipe + Video] Fried Cheese

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Learn how to make fried cheese, our beloved Queso frito recipe, an important part of the traditional Dominican breakfast.
    4.77 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine Dominican, Latino
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 454 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound queso de freir, [0.23 kg]
    • ⅓ cup oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the cheese

    • Prep cheese
      Cut the cheese into 12 slices (2" x 3", ¼" thick, approx).
      Pat dry the cheese with a paper towel to minimize splatters.

    Fry

    • Frying cheese
      Heat the oil over medium-high heat[350 ºF or 175 ºC] in a medium pan, and fry the cheese on one side until it turns golden brown (fry one slice first to see if it fries well, see notes if it doesn't).
      Turn and repeat. Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for too long.

    Tips and Notes

    If the first slice melts instead of frying into a golden color, cover the remaining slices with corn starch and shake off the excess. If it fries without problem, this step is not necessary
    How long you fry the cheese depends entirely on your own taste. Some prefer it a light golden color and lightly "melty", some prefer it fried to crispiness and a darker color. Go with what you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1361mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1134mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.

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    FAQs

    Which cheese can be fried without melting?

    Queso blanco or halloumi are perfect for frying as they have a very high melting point and will turn crispy when fried long enough.

    What kind of oil do you fry cheese in?

    You need oil with a high smoke point, typically soy, corn, or peanut oil. If you do not consume vegetable oils, ghee works well too.

    How to fry cheese?

    For this recipe, the cheese is fried in small batches in hot oil until it turns crispy and golden.

    Published Mar 21, 2002, revised Mar 16, 2023

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    Edited: Mar 16, 2023 | Publish: Mar 16, 2023

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