Panela is a type of fresh white cheese known for its versatility. You can eat it alone complete with slices of
ate or fruit paste or try this recipe which uses a simple combination of olive oil and oregano. If you cannot
find panela, you can use fresh mozzarealla that is packaged with its whey.
Panela Cheese with Oregano (Queso Panela con Oregano) - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Starter Dish Course
- 500g quesa panela (or fresh mozzarella cheese)
- 6 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp ground oregano
How to make Panela Cheese with Oregano (Queso Panela con Oregano):
- Place the cheese in an ovenproof dish
- Pierce outside the cheese with a fork
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive and corn oil and oregano till well blended
- Pour over cheese
- Refrigerated, covered for at least 4 hours (overnight works best)
- Baste cheese with oil at least 4 to 5 times during process
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Bake cheese for 15 mins or till slightly soft
- Serve warm mwith crackers or sliced bolillos (hard bread rolls)
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