Calabacitas Con Queso Zucchini With Cheese Food

CALABACITAS CON QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oil.
• Add the calabacitas.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
• Stir to combine.
• Cook for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• Add the cheese.
• Stir to combine.
• Turn off the heat.
• Place a lid on the pot.
• Let sit for 2 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil on a pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add poblano, jalapeño peppers, and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions become transparent and peppers start to soften.
• Add calabacitas squash and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, and corn. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well and allow everything to cook for 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.
• Add vegetable stock (or water), mix well and bring to a simmer.
• Cover and cook stirring from time to time until all vegetables are tender.
• Adjust with salt and pepper, add ⅔ of cheese and mix well.
• Add the remaining cheese on top, cover the pan, and turn off the heat.
• Allow resting for a couple of minutes or until cheese melts on top.
• Serve as suggested in the recipe notes below.

CALABACITAS CON QUESO AND CHILE VERDE (SQUASH WITH CHEESE AND GR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large saute pan place butter and heat to medium high until melted and hot. Add zucchini, squash, and corn and saute for two minutes until just warmed.
• Add green chiles and stir well. Cook for five minutes.
• Place mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with jack cheese and cheddar.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN QUESO-FRESCO CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Heat oil or lard in skillet and cook onions until tender.
• Add garlic, zucchini, and tomato; cook until veggies are crisp-tender.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large ovenproof casserole, mix together zucchini mixture with chopped poblanos and corn; season with salt.
• Cover with shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through and cheese starts to color.
• For Vegetarian simply use the oil or a vegetable based shortening such as Crisco for the Lard.