Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks) Recipe

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

45m

This delicious Tequeños recipe features a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a warm, cheesy center. Made with a simple dough and stuffed with queso blanco, these Venezuelan cheese sticks are perfect for a savory snack or appetizer. Just fry until golden and serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

Cheese

Appetizer

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Ingredients

Servings: 14 servings

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10 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 large egg, lightly beaten

6 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed

12 ounces queso blanco or queso de frier, cut into slices 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch

Peanut oil, for frying

Steps

Place flour and salt in workbowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade; pulse to combine. Sprinkle butter evenly over flour and pulse until butter is cut into pieces slightly smaller than a pea, about 8 one-second pulses. Transfer dough to a large bowl.

Add in egg and water. Using a rubber spatula, press dough against side of bowl until it forms a ball. If dough is not fully forming, add additional water one tablespoon at a time until it comes together. Press dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Unwrap dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a square 1/8-inch thick. Cut off edges to create a 12-inch square. Cut square into strips 3/4-inch wide.

Take one strip of dough and drape end over top of one cheese slice. Wrap entire cheese slice in dough on a diagonal, overlapping dough. Cover bottom of cheese slice in dough and pinch edges close to fully seal. Repeat with remaining cheese slices.

Fill a cast iron skillet with 3/4-inch of oil. Heat oil to 400°F (204°C) over high heat. Place tequeños in oil and fry until crust is golden brown and blistery, 3 to 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer tequeños to a paper towel-lined plate, let cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

273kcal

13%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

23g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

48mg

2%
Sodium

194mg

9%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks) Recipe

Ingredients

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts