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Mexican Cheese Sauces Recipe

	Twill10 / All my dishes 1 month, 2 weeks ago spicy cheese in a nice spicy sauce Prep:30m Cook:15m Servings:10	Twill10
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Ingredients

Ingredients for ranchero sauce recipe

* 1 bell pepper

* 2 onions medium

* 1 jalapeño pepper optional

* 2 garlic cloves are 1 tsp. of granulated

* 1-14 oz. can tomatoes

* 1/4 tsp. cumin powder

* 1/4 tsp Salt are to taste

Directions:

In medium skillet saute onion and bell pepper over medium heat. Continue to cook until pepper is tender but still crunchy.

In blender add jalapeno pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and cumin blend just a second are two add too skillet simmer 10 too 15minutes or until sauce is consistency you desire.

Also can be used over eggs for huevos rancheros served with warm tortillas.

Green enchilada sauce:

* 6 tomatillos, cut in halves

* 1/2 medium onion coarsely chopped.

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 2 cloves garlic, smashed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1/2 teaspoon cumin

* 6 chopped Anaheim or poblano peppers

* 1 cup chicken broth

* Salt to taste

Instruction:

In a medium sauce pan, add the olive oil, onions and garlic cloves and cook until soft. Add the broth, tomatillos, cumin, if using garlic power or granulated add here and green chilies and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, continue cooking until the tomatillos are soft. Cool until room temperature.

At this point, you may refrigerate sauce for later or freeze. When ready, process sauce until smooth in a blender or food processor.

Types of Cheese: Know your cheese and uses for what works best with your recipe.

Cotija one of the 10 types of cheese

Known as the Parmesan of Mexico, it is strongly flavored, firm, and perfect for grating. It is used in Hispanic cooking in a manner similar to the way Parmesan is used in Italian cooking.

Cotija is commonly used to add a lively garnish to common dishes: simply sprinkle on top of refried beans, salads, chili or lasagna. In Mexico, it is also widely used to enhance the flavor of many savory dishes by mixing directly into the casserole or recipe.In the U.S. it is increasingly popular on pasta.

Duroblando is another of the 10 Types of Cheese a firm-textured white cheese traditionally found in Caribbean or Mexican countries. Has a strong flavor and somewhat mildly smoked taste. It is used for grating in a manner similar to Cotija.

It grates well and can be served as a topping or an ingredient for chili, enchiladas, pasta, or refried beans. Havarti Semi-soft light to pale yellow with tiny eyes in its smooth body, it melts well when it is shredded.

Mild to mellow. Roasted red peppers, olives, bread, and bread sticks. Serve with fruity white wine, sparkling water, light red wine and sparkling water.

Monterrey Jack

Semi-soft, creamy white with tiny cracks,Monterrey Jack melts best when it is shredded or sliced. Mild to mellow. Created by Spanish monks in early California, Monterrey Jack is a light-colored, creamy-textured relative of Cheddar noted for its mild flavor.

It is because of that mildness that Monterrey Jack is so often flavored with Jalapeno Jack being the most famous of this type. All Jack cheeses melt beautifully. Especially good on broiled, open-face sandwiches.

Jack's melt ability has made it indispensable for Southwestern and Tex-Mex dishes, shredded over tacos,stuffed into enchiladas or melted over refried beans. Serve jack with beer and fruity wines.

Panela

The most popular in Mexico,is mild, white, and crumbly. Like Queso Blanco, it will not run when heated. It will get soft and creamy but will not lose its shape.

Is used in Mexico for many cooked dishes, and is commonly crumbled over salads,tacos, chili and burritos.

Pepper Jack

Monterrey Jack which has had jalapeno peppers blended in. It has a mild creamy texture, yet the peppers add a delicious spicy flavor.

Can be eaten as a snack or it can be a marvelous addition to any recipe. Queso Blanco This mild tasting cheese is the most popular South of the Border - both for snacking and cooking.It is wonderful to cook with because, unlike American-type, it will become soft and creamy when heated but will not melt!

Use for stuffed chicken breasts, stuffed peppers, enchiladas and burritos. For a delicious, simple treat, cube and fry it on a hot skillet. Queso Crema

(cream cheese style)Its moist tanginess takes over your taste buds.

Spread this on a bagel, or dip artichoke or strawberry in it. Substitute it for cream, sour cream or yogurt in recipes.

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