Recipe

Keto Fried Queso Fresco

Golden pan-fried queso fresco slices make an irresistible warm appetizer with a crispy exterior and creamy center.

Keto Fried Queso Fresco

Total time

13 min

Servings

4

Net carbs

1g

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Ingredients

What you need

Adjust servings

4 servings
4
  • 10 oz round of queso fresco
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • ¼ cup low carb salsa

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

13:00
  1. Set a large skillet or saute pan over medium to medium-high heat and keep the ingredients close so the cooking stays fast and even.
  2. 1. Slice the queso fresco round into individual pieces, cutting the longest slices in half for easier handling.
  3. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cheese slices in batches if needed.
  4. 3. Cook for a minute or two, flip each slice, then cook another couple of minutes on the second side.
  5. 4. Transfer the fried cheese to paper towels to drain briefly, allowing them to firm up slightly as they cool but serving while still warm.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning at the end, then serve while everything is hot or freshly chilled.

Source & attribution

Step Away From The Carbs · IMPORTED

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/keto-fried-queso-frescoStep Away From The Carbs reference: https://stepawayfromthecarbs.com/keto-fried-queso-fresco/

Rated 4.7/5 from 23 ratings on Step Away From The Carbs. Method rewritten in-house; see source for the publisher's original.