Queso Frito (Fried Cheese) Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 lb manchego cheese, sliced for frying
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs , fine texture
1 tsp oregano
oil, for frying

Directions:

Mix together flour and paprika in a bowl. Have the beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Mix the bread crumbs and oregano in a third bowl. Dredge the cheese in the flour mixture, then egg and then coat well in bread crumbs. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet under med-high. Fry cheese until golden brown; about 20-30 seconds per side.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	350.02 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.43g	38%
Cholesterol	142.5mg	47%
Sodium	588.49mg	25%
Potassium	60.38mg	1%
Total Carbs	13.02g	4%
Sugars	0.66g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	6%
Protein	18.61g	37%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	655.6mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	291.23 Kcal (1219 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.33g	38%
Cholesterol	118.56mg	47%
Sodium	489.64mg	25%
Potassium	50.24mg	1%
Total Carbs	10.83g	4%
Sugars	0.55g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	6%
Protein	15.49g	37%
Iron	1.2mg	8%
Calcium	545.5mg	66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Aarsi’s Ultimate Broccoli Cakes

Garam masala, Paprika, Salt, plus more for taste, Egg and 8 more..
Deep-Fried Garlic Cloves and Green Olives

Garlic cloves, peeled and 7 more..
Italian Turkey Meatballs

Ground turkey, Salt and pepper, Paprika and 10 more..
Broasted Chicken

Chicken, skinless, Lime juice, Salt, Flour, Paprika and 6 more..
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella cheese, Flour, Egg, slightly beaten and 4 more..
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Ground chicken, Cooked ham, diced, Egg, Breadcrumbs and 2 more..
Hot Dog Roll

Beef hot dogs, Sandwich bread, Egg (beaten ), Breadcrumbs and 2 more..
Basic Boudin Balls

Boudin sausages, Eggs, beaten and 3 more..
Fried Chicken Strips

Crushed saltines (about 80 crackers), Garlic salt and 7 more..
Country Fried Chicken

King arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, Garlic salt and 7 more..
Fried Chicken Strips

Crushed saltines (about 80 crackers), Garlic salt and 7 more..

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

8.8

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

Also Try

Queso Blanco (White Cheese Dip)

White american cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes and 5 more..
Fried Cheese Sticks

Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers and 7 more..
Fried Cheese Ravioli

Refrigerated cheese ravioli, Eggs, Seasoned bread crumbs and 5 more..
Fried Cheese Sandwiches

Bread, Butter, Cheese, Oil, Tomato, Pickle, Bacon
Jalapeno Queso With Goat Cheese

Chavrie fresh goat cheese, Diced tomatoes, drained and 2 more..
Chiles Con Queso (Chilies in Cheese Sauce)

Serrano chilies (or other fresh green chillies) and 7 more..
Favorite Chile Con Queso (A.k.a. Chile Cheese Dip)

Velveeta cheese and 2 more..
Deep Fried Cheese Curds
Heidi's Fried Cheese Sandwich

Bread, thick (preferably bakery, but sandwich bread will ... and 5 more..
Real Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds

Corn oil for frying, Milk, All-purpose flour, Beer, Salt and 2 more..