Description
Queso frito sizzles with Latin American charm, delivering crispy golden cheese perfection. Melted cheese hugs a crunchy exterior, inviting you to savor this irresistible Colombian street snack that brings delicious simplicity to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ pound (226 grams) low-moisture mozzarella, sliced about ½ inch thick
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (60 grams) bread crumbs
Flour and Spice Coating:
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika, or a pinch of cayenne pepper
Cooking Preparation:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Ready the waffle iron to medium heat, ensuring it’s thoroughly preheated and lightly coated with nonstick spray to prevent cheese from sticking.
- Create three distinct coating stations: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final station with crisp bread crumbs for complete cheese coverage.
- Meticulously dredge each mozzarella slice through the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Immediately submerge the floured cheese into beaten eggs, allowing minimal dripping.
- Carefully press the egg-coated cheese into bread crumbs, rotating to achieve comprehensive and even coating that will transform into a crunchy exterior.
- Strategically position coated cheese slices inside the waffle iron, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent overcrowding and ensuring uniform crispiness.
- Close the waffle iron lid and cook for approximately 60-90 seconds, watching for a rich golden-brown color and visible cheese melting.
- Gently remove the crispy cheese using heat-resistant utensils, transferring to a serving plate that can capture any delightful melted edges.
- Optionally accompany with zesty salsa or your preferred dipping sauce to complement the rich, melted cheese and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative cheese varieties like cheddar or gouda to discover unique taste combinations and textures.
Notes
- Experiment with varied cheese types like cheddar or gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Spice up the bread crumbs with extra cayenne or chili flakes for a zesty kick.
- Quick cooking method transforms ordinary cheese into a crispy, golden appetizer perfect for spontaneous snacking or party gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg