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Queso Con Chile En Salsa (Mexican Cheese In Salsa)

This recipe for queso con chile is inspired by mom's humble recipe. Always so delicious with fresh bolillos(rolls) and avocado slices.
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 small poblanos stems and seeds removed
  • 2 Jalapeños stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion sliced into strips
  • 3 large roma tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 serranos roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • pinch of Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces of queso panela or fresco cubed

Instructions

Directions

  • Place jalapeños and poblanos on a sheet pan. Place under a preheated broiler set to high for 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. When ready, place in plastic bag to steam. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet at medium heat, preheat 2 tablespoons of oil for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, add the onions. Sauté for 5 minutes. Prepare quick fresh salsa while onions saute.
  • In the blender add the tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic, oregano, water, salt and pepper to taste. Blend on high until smooth, taste for salt.
  • When ready, add the tomato sauce to skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes or until sauce becomes darker and thicker. Remove poblanos and jalapeños from the plastic bag, Remove the blistered skins and slice into thin strips. If you prefer, you can remove the seeds from the jalapeños. Add the rajas or strips to the simmering salsa. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • When you are ready, fold in the cubed queso panela or queso fresco. Stir to cover cheese in salsa. Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve right away or turn heat to lowest setting and keep warm for 10 minutes. Serve with refried beans, avocado slices and warm tortillas.