Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco Dip

5 Ingredient - Tips

On a recent trip to the local Costco®, I ended up purchasing a huge thing of queso fresco, or Mexican white cheese. Not sure what to do with it, I created this modified dip that goes perfectly with any Mexican-themed meal! It's so ridiculously easy, and looks much more refined than classic chile con queso. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy! Reheat as needed.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs13 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco Dip

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

1 bunch fresh cilantro

chopped

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and diced

2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Roasted Salmon with White Wine Sauce

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Slice queso fresco in half horizontally creating 2 rounds. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe baking dish.

Step 2

Spread salsa evenly over queso fresco and pour any residual juices around the dish for the queso fresco to marinate in. Top with cilantro jalapeno and hot sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at least 2 hours preferably longer.

Step 3

Heat queso fresco in the microwave until slightly softened about 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco Dip

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 79.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 6.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 3.7g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 13.8mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 843.6IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 13.3mcg 3%

Calcium: 141.7mg 14%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 17.2mg 6%

Potassium: 262.8mg 7%

Sodium: 401.6mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 33.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.