Fritters of all kinds are enjoyed throughout the Spanish-speaking world. These small cheese fritters are an excellent and easy side dish for a Puerto Rican meal.
Tag: Cheese
Buñuelos de Queso
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
(English roasted Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce)
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Undercooked they can be bitter. Overcooked they turn into nasty mush. But if you cook them just right they have a tender, nutty sweetness that will make you a convert.
Bichak
(Afghan stuffed savory and sweet pastries)
These triangular baked pastries come in both sweet and savory versions and are perfect as appetizers or with a cup of tea. The main recipe here is for meat (gosht) bichak.
Fondue
(Swiss melted cheese dish)
Originating in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel, fondue was devised as a winter dish to use up bread and cheese. Fondue means "melted," and it is traditionally served in a heavy pot called a caquelon.
Fettuccine Alfredo
(Italian pasta tossed with butter and cheese)
Buttery, cheesy, creamy fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most famous pasta dishes out of Italy. Better known to Italians as pasta al burro or pasta in bianco.
Pão de Queijo
(Brazilian cheese buns)
Pães de queijo are tasty little cheese buns popular in Brazil. They are made with cassava flour, which gives them an interesting taste and texture and makes them a gluten-free treat.
Obatzter
(German beer cheese spread)
Obatzter (pronounced “OH-bots-duh”) is a Bavarian full-flavored cheese spread. Classic Biergarten fare, Obatzter is especially popular at Oktoberfest celebrations.
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
(American Midwestern hearty cheese soup)
The American state of Wisconsin is known for its dairies and breweries. Cheese and beer find an apt marriage in this rich and satisfying soup that will ward off even the most numbing winter chill.
Queso Fundido
(Mexican melted cheese appetizer)
Queso fundido is as simple as it is decadently tasty. Flavorful cheese is melted together with fragrant mushrooms, roasted peppers or other garnishes and served with fresh corn tortillas.
Quesadilla Salvadoreña
(Salvadoran sweet cheese poundcake)
Unlike the Mexican snack of the same name, Salvadoran quesadilla is a rich, sweet dessert cake often found in local panaderías, or bakeries.