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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…

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…

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…

Mexican Molletes with Longaniza

Ingredients 4 Bolillos (Mexican rolls), sliced in ½ lengthwise 3 cups El Mexicano® Refried Beans 1 package (10oz) El Mexicano® Longaniza, cooked 1 package (10oz) El Mexicano® Oaxaca cheese, shredded 4oz El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana 2 tbps. Butter Preparation Method 1. Preheat over to 375 degrees F 2. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Spread…

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…

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…

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…

Chorizo & Eggs

(Serves: 4) Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 package (9 oz) Beef or Pork Chorizo El Mexicano® butter or cooking oil Preparation Method 1. Cook chorizo of your choice until almost cooked through. While the chorizo is cooking, beat the eggs together. Add the eggs to the chorizo and continue to cook, stirring and scrambling occasionally until…

Breakfast Quesadillas

(Prep: 10 minutes / Cook: 10 minutes / Serves: 4) Ingredients 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1 cup shredded Queso Oaxaca El Mexicano® 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup salsa 1/4 cup Crema Mexicana El…

Vegetarian Mexican Molletes

(4 servings) Ingredients 4 Bolillo rolls, sliced in ½ lengthwise 20oz (1 can) El Mexicano® Refried Beans 12oz El Mexicano® Oaxaca, Menonita or Monterey Cheese, shredded 8oz El Mexicano® Crema Mexicana o Crema Oaxaqueña Preparation Method 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Place sliced rolls flat-side up on baking sheet. Spread refried beans…