Corn And Goat Cheese Queso Food

COLOMBIAN CORN AND CHEESE AREPAS

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Provided by Julia Moskin

Time 1h

Yield 11 large arepas

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups (about 1 pound) precooked white corn flour, like harina P.A.N.
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 pounds soft fresh cheese like queso blanco or queso fresco (or mozzarella) coarsely grated (about 4 cups, well packed)
8 ounces aged cow's-milk cheese, preferably Mexican cotija (or Manchego or Parmesan), coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Combine the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Gradually add 3 cups warm water, mixing with your fingers, then work in 4 tablespoons of the butter. Knead to a soft dough.
One cup at a time, knead in the cheese. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water if the mixture seems dry. Taste the dough (some cheeses are very salty), then knead in salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Continue kneading until the dough feels soft and smooth, with no lumps. Set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.
Heat the broiler or a grill over high heat. Divide dough into 11 portions, roughly 5 ounces or 1/2 cup each. Roll into balls between your palms and set aside on a tray covered with a damp kitchen towel. Flatten each ball into a thick circle, 3 1/2 inches in diameter, flat on both sides. Return to tray and keep covered.
Line broiler or grill rack with aluminum foil and brush foil lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange arepas on foil and cook about 4 inches from the heat source, turning once, until both sides are golden brown and speckled - about 10 minutes per side. Serve immediately, for breakfast (like corn muffins) or as an accompaniment to soups or stews (like corn bread).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CORN CON QUESO

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I'm not a fan of Emeril's, but I have to say he sometimes has good recipes! This was from his show and it's a fabulous dip for veggies or sturdy crackers or whatever. I make it frequently, it's a great dish to bring if you don't want to bring something that someone else might be bringing, adding more or less heat for individual tastes.

Provided by bikerchick

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups sweet corn (fresh is best, frozen can be used)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped (more if you like it!)
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, corn, salt and cayenne and cook, stirring, until very soft, 5 minutes or so.
Add garlic and jalapeno, stir to mix, and cook for 1 minute.
Add cheese and milk and cook gently over low heat, stirring, until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and pour into serving bowl, serve with whatever you would like to dip into it (bread, crackers, veggies, etc).
Serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE QUESO FUNDIDO (FONDUE)

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup white wine
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 pound goat's milk cheddar or Monterey Jack or Mexican Cotija, grated
1/2 pound goat cheese crumbled
2 chipoltle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/4 pound dried, cured chorizo, finely diced
6 cloves roasted garlic, smashed to a paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring the wine to a simmer in a double boiler. Add the mozzarella and goat's milk cheddar, then stir until melted. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes. Place in a fondue pot and serve with jicama slices and tri-color corn chips.