Dinner – EL MEXICANO

Grilled Zucchini & Chayote Salad

A great savory and healthy simple side dish option. Ingredients: 2 Zucchinis, sliced 2 Chayotes, sliced 1/2 White Onion, sliced Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sea salt and black pepper to taste El Mexicano® Queso Cotija, grated Thyme, fresh Preparation: Preheat grill to medium heat for 5 minutes. Season the sliced chayote and zucchini lightly with…

Requeson Taquitos

Ingredients 12 Corn Tortillas 1 – (14oz) tray Requeson El Mexicano® cooking oil for frying Preparation Step 1: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. To make tortillas pliable, microwave for approx. 1 minute. Step 2: Fill each tortilla with desired amount of Requeson El Mexicano® cheese and roll into taquitos. Step…

Queso Fresco Entomatado

Ingredients: For the breaded Queso Fresco: 10oz El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Casero® or Cremoso 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup El Mexicano® Bread Crumbs (pan molido) For the tomato sauce/salsa: 12 Roma tomatoes 1 White onion, large 1-2 Garlic cloves Salt to taste Dried oregano to taste Cooking/frying oil Preparation: Preparation for the breaded Queso Fresco: 1. Add oil to a frying pan/skillet…

Stuffed Peppers with Longaniza & Oaxaca

Ingredients 4 bell peppers, red, green and yellow 2 (10 oz packages) El Mexicano® Longaniza, casings removed 1 (10 oz) El Mexicano® Queso Oaxaca, shredded 4 yukon potatoes, cut into cubes 1/2 white onion, finely chopped cooking oil Preparation 1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F 2. Cut bell peppers down the center. Remove…

Seared Queso Panela a la Bruschetta

Ingredients 14oz (1 Traypack) El Mexicano® Queso Panela for the Bruschetta Salad 1 pint cherry/grape tomatoes, sliced 1/2 white onion, chopped garlic, minced 7 basil leaves, chopped oregano leaves, fresh or dried for the Dressing 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon salt & black pepper to taste Preparation 1. In a…

Breaded Queso Fresco + Creamy Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients for the cheese 10oz El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Cremoso or Casero® 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup El Mexicano® Pan Molido Ingredients for the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce 1 cup of El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana 3 jalapeños + 1 teaspoon of vinegar of canned El Mexicano® Jalapeño Peppers* 1 handful of Cilantro 1/2 garlic clove 1/4 white…

Molletes de Nopal + Longaniza

Ingredients 4 Cactus paddles, grilled 1 (20 oz) can El Mexicano® Refried Beans or Whole Pintos Beans, mashed 10 oz El Mexicano® Queso Oaxaca, shredded 10 oz (1 pack) El Mexicano® Longaniza, casing removed. Salsa Fresca Mexicana: chopped tomatoes, onions, serrano & cilantro with lime & salt Optional: El Mexicano® Cremas (Casera, Mexicana or…

Entomatadas El Mexicano®

SERVES 4 Ingredients 12 Roma tomatoes 1 White onion, large 1 Garlic clove Salt to taste Dried oregano to taste 10-14oz El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Casero® El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana or Crema Oaxaqueña Corn tortillas 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped Red radish, sliced Optional: 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper to add spice Preparation 1. Place…

Chili Lime Shrimp Quesadillas

Ingredients 1/4 pound of medium-small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 tsp chili powder Pinch of salt and black pepper 1 tbsp of lime juice 2 1/2 tsps olive oil (divided) 1 tbsp chopped green onions 1 tbsp chopped nacho jalapeño peppers El Mexicano®️ 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 medium-sized flour tortillas 2 cups mix of…

Cheese Tamales with Crema

(Serves 8-10 / 30 tamales) Ingredients 6 poblano peppers 2 lbs fresh masa dough OR 3 cups masa harina mixed with 2 cups water or chicken stock and allowed to rest covered for 15 minutes 1/2 lb lard or vegetable shortening, room temperature 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chicken stock 1 lb…