Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco "Dip" 3.7 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo On a recent trip to the local Costco, I ended up purchasing a huge thing of queso fresco, or Mexican white cheese. Not sure what to do with it, I created this modified dip that goes perfectly with any Mexican-themed meal. It's so ridiculously easy and looks much more refined than classic chile con queso. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy! Reheat as needed. Recipe by Jillian Eileen Updated on June 28, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 13 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®) Directions Slice queso fresco in half horizontally, creating 2 rounds. Transfer to a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Spread salsa evenly over queso fresco and pour any residual juices around the dish for queso fresco to marinate in. Top with cilantro, jalapeño, and hot sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably longer. Heat queso fresco in the microwave until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 79 Calories 4g Fat 6g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 79 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 402mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 6g Vitamin C 4mg 20% Calcium 142mg 11% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 263mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved