Queso Frito [Video+Recipe] Fried Cheese

Learn how to make fried cheese, our beloved Queso frito recipe, an important part of the traditional Dominican breakfast.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound queso de freir ( [0.23 kg])
• ⅓ cup oil for frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- 1. Prepare the cheese ---
2. 2Prep cheese: Cut the cheese into 12 slices (2" x 3", 1/4" thick, approx). Pat dry the cheese with a paper towel to minimize splatters.
3. 3--- 2. Fry ---
4. 4Fry: Heat the oil over medium-high heat[350 ºF or 175 ºC] in a medium pan, and fry the cheese on one side until it turns golden brown.⚠️ Fry one slice first to see if it fries well, see notes if it doesn't. Turn and repeat. Once fried to the color and consistency you prefer, rest on a paper towel while frying the rest.⚠️ Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for too long.
5. 5--- 3. Serve ---
6. 6This is best served while still warm. See serving suggestions above the recipe.