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Baked Queso Fresco with Tomatillo Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6
A great appetizer for football and holiday season. It came from the chef at Prairie View A & M University.
Ingredients:
1 lb tomatillo
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (loosely packed)
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup mashed avocado
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
salt
1 lb queso fresco (mexican cheese)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
3. Remove husks from tomatillos.
4. Boil tomatillos for about two minutes or until soft.
5. Remove tomatillos from water and place in a blender or food processor.
6. Add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, jalapeño and salt.
7. Purée until smooth.
8. Place cheese in ovenproof serving dish.
9. Pour sauce over cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and serve with tortilla chips.
By RecipeOfHealth.com