Totopos con Queso Recipe

Name: Totopos con Queso
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Chihuahua cheese); 1/2 cup salsa roja (or your favorite salsa); 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream); 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Mexican · Appetizer · 20 min total

Totopos con Queso recipe videos

A classic Mexican snack of crispy tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese and topped with salsa and crema. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying appetizer or casual meal.

10
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into wedges
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Chihuahua cheese)
1/2 cup salsa roja (or your favorite salsa)
1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread tortilla wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Remove chips from oven and sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chips. Return to oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Transfer totopos to a serving platter. Drizzle with salsa and crema. Sprinkle with queso fresco, cilantro, and jalapeño slices if using. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra crunch, fry the tortilla wedges in oil instead of baking.
Substitute with any melting cheese like cheddar or mozzarella.
Store leftover chips in an airtight container; reheat in oven to crisp.

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