Tacos de Queso Recipe

Name: Tacos de Queso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 small corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup salsa verde or roja; 1/4 cup crema or sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Mexican · Main course · 15 min total

Tacos de Queso recipe videos

A simple and satisfying Mexican street food classic: crispy corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, often served with salsa and crema.

5
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

320
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 small corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup salsa verde or roja
1/4 cup crema or sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or comal over medium-high heat. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with vegetable oil.
Place a tortilla oil-side down in the hot skillet. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Cook until the cheese is melted and the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco shape.
Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
Serve immediately with salsa, crema, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt and chili powder to the cheese before melting.
Use a non-stick skillet if possible to prevent sticking.
Keep cooked tacos warm in a low oven while making the rest.

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