Quesillo en Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Quesillo en Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 3 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed; 2 large white onions, thinly sliced; 9 serrano chiles; 9 cloves garlic; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 12 (1/4inch thick) slices Oaxaca, Mexican Manchego, or Asadero cheese (about 1 1/2 pounds); Extra sprigs of cilantro, for garnish; 6 whole, trimmed scallions, charred on a grill until marked, then sliced into 1/2inch lengths; Wedges of toasted country bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups water
3 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed
2 large white onions, thinly sliced
9 serrano chiles
9 cloves garlic
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 (1/4inch thick) slices Oaxaca, Mexican Manchego, or Asadero cheese (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Extra sprigs of cilantro, for garnish
6 whole, trimmed scallions, charred on a grill until marked, then sliced into 1/2inch lengths
Wedges of toasted country bread, for serving

1
In a heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2
Add the tomatillos, 3/4 of the sliced onion, 6 of the chiles, and 6 of the garlic cloves.
3
Simmer the mixture covered for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatillos are tender.
4
Cool slightly and transfer to a blender or food processor.
5
Add the remaining onion, chiles, and garlic, cilantro, and salt.
6
Puree the mixture.
7
Preheat the oven to its lowest heat and heat a wellseasoned flat griddle pan or castiron skillet over medium heat.
8
Brush each slice of cheese with a little oil, then grill the slices for about 20 seconds on each side.
9
You will need a heavy metal spatula to turn them, scraping all the golden crust from the pan and flipping it over.
10
You will have to grill the cheese in batches, transferring the cooked cheeses to a platter in the oven while you finish cooking, but do not let the cheese melt.
11
Place 2 slices of cheese on each of 6 warmed appetizer plates, pour the hot tomatillo sauce over the top and serve immediately, garnished with sprigs of cilantro and charred scallions.
12
Accompany with wedges of toasted country bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 3 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and washed, 2 large white onions, thinly sliced, 9 serrano chiles, and more.

Yes, Quesillo en Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quesillo en Salsa Verde

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