Queso Frito (fried Cheese)

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 lb manchego cheese, sliced for frying
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, fine texture
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 mix together flour and paprika in a bowl. have the beaten eggs in a separate bowl. mix the bread crumbs and oregano in a third bowl. dredge the cheese in the flour mixture, then egg and then coat well in bread crumbs. refrigerate for at least an hour.
• 2 heat oil in a heavy skillet under med-high. fry cheese until golden brown; about 20-30 seconds per side.