Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks) Recipe

Name: Tequeños (Venezuelan Cheese Sticks) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 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

Prep 25m

Cook 20m

Total 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)

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

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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

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

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