For a smoother dip, use a food processor to blend the queso fresco with a small amount of salsa before layering. Adjust the amount of jalapeño and hot sauce to your preferred level of spice. If you don't have time to marinate the dip, you can skip this step, but the flavors will be more pronounced if you allow it to sit.
Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco "Dip"
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME3 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 13 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS9
Transform simple queso fresco into a vibrant and flavorful dip, perfect for any fiesta. This recipe elevates the humble cheese with fresh herbs, spicy jalapeño, and a zesty salsa, creating an appetizer that's both impressive and incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium402 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Slice the queso fresco horizontally to create two even rounds. Transfer the rounds to a shallow, microwave-safe baking dish. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 hrs
Evenly spread the salsa over the queso fresco rounds, allowing any excess juices to pool around the cheese for marinating. Sprinkle generously with chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. (2 hours minimum, or overnight)
03
Step
3 mins
When ready to serve, heat the queso fresco in the microwave until it is softened and warmed through, approximately 3 minutes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers. (3 minutes)
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Jarvis Kautzer
Jun 30, 2025This dip was a huge hit at my party! So easy to make and everyone loved the fresh flavors.
Eleonore Braun
Jun 24, 2025I made this the day before and it was even better the next day. The flavors really had a chance to meld together.
Helena Leffler
Jun 18, 2025I added a squeeze of lime juice for extra zing. Delicious!