Lent Season

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…

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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…

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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…

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Mexican Street Corn Oven Baked Croquettes

Preparation Time: 25 minutes / Servings Per Recipe: 3 Ingredients (Croquettes) 2 cups corn, off the cob 1/2 cup El Mexicano® Oaxaca Cheese, shredded 1/2 cup El Mexicano® Queso Fresco Casero®, crumbled 1/2 cup El Mexicano® Bread Crumbs  2 eggs 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced 3 tbsps. cilantro, chopped 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. lime juice 1 clove…

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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…

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Lentil Soup with Queso Panela

Ingredients 1 lb El Mexicano® Lentils 3/4 oz El Mexicano® Cooked Ham, chopped (optional) 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup onion, finely diced 3 tbsps. butter 7 cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. rosemary 1/2 tsp. thyme salt and black pepper to taste 1 (10oz) El Mexicano® Queso Panela, cubed 15oz El Mexicano® Crema…

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Walnut, Cranberry and Panela Salad

(4-6 servings / Prep. time: 10 mins.) Ingredients 1 (10oz) El Mexicano® Queso Panela, cubed fresh or grilled 4 Hearts of Romaine lettuce, cut into pieces 1/2 cup Dried cranberries 1 cup Green grapes, halved 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 1/2 tsps. Balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. raw Honey, organic 1 1/2 tsps.…

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El Mexicano® Requeson Dip

Ingredients 15 oz El Mexicano® Requeson 1 Bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 Serrano pepper, diced and seeds removed 1/4 White onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp Fresh chives, finely chopped 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Fresh garlic or garlic powder to taste Sea salt & black pepper to taste 1 bag Tortilla chips, to serve Preparation Method 1. Place all…

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Enchiladas El Mexicano® Style

(4-6 servings) Ingredients 12 corn tortillas, warmed 1 (10oz) Queso Fresco Casero® El Mexicano® ,crumbled 1 (28 oz) can Red Enchilada Sauce El Mexicano® 1 cup Crema Mexicana El Mexicano® 1 cup white onion, chopped 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 4 radishes, sliced grapeseed oil or cooking oil, for frying Preparation Method 1. Heat the corn…

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Crispy Cheesy Potato Tacos

(4 servings) Ingredients 10 Corn tortillas 2 Large Potatoes 1/4 cup White Onion, finely chopped 1 pack (10oz) El Mexicano® Queso Oaxaca or Queso Monterey, shredded Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Grapeseed oil or cooking oil, for frying Garnishes 2 cups Iceberg lettuce, finely shredded 1/2 cup Roma Tomatoes, diced 1/2 Avocado, Sliced 1/4…

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