Squash Con Queso Food

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

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.

HERB-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH QUESO FRESCO AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
• In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, chipotle powder, sage, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the squash slices to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the spices and herbs.
• Place the squash on the prepared baking sheet and roast until a fork goes through smoothly, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve warm, topped with the queso fresco and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle with some fine sea salt and garnish with cilantro leaves.

SQUASH CON QUESO

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onion and garlic until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add squash and zucchini, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 4-6 minutes until tender.
• Sprinkle with the two cheeses, cover pan, and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts.
• Stir gently and serve.

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.