Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Flautas with Queso Fresco Rajas
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
 vegetable oil, for frying
 3 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise 1⁄4 inch thick.
 ½ yellow onion, diced
 12 corn tortillas
 shredded lettuce
 sliced radish
 sliced serrano
 cacique brand ranchero queso fresco, for garnish
 cacique crema Mexicana, for garnish
 cacique avocado tomatillo salsa, for garnish
1

Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. You want them to be warm, so they are easier to roll. A cold tortilla will rip.

2

Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the tip of a wooden spoon into oil to test, once you see bubbles, the oil is ready. Working in batches of 5 to 6, take a tortilla add a strip of the Queso Fresco cheese, a strip or two of jalapeño and sprinkle on some diced onion. Roll tightly, then place in the hot oil seam side down and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remainder of the tortillas.

3

Arrange the flautas on a platter, then top with lettuce, crumble on Queso Fresco, radish, and serrano over the flautas and finish with a drizzling of Crema Mexicana and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.

Ingredients

 vegetable oil, for frying
 3 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise 1⁄4 inch thick.
 ½ yellow onion, diced
 12 corn tortillas
 shredded lettuce
 sliced radish
 sliced serrano
 cacique brand ranchero queso fresco, for garnish
 cacique crema Mexicana, for garnish
 cacique avocado tomatillo salsa, for garnish

Directions

1

Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. You want them to be warm, so they are easier to roll. A cold tortilla will rip.

2

Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the tip of a wooden spoon into oil to test, once you see bubbles, the oil is ready. Working in batches of 5 to 6, take a tortilla add a strip of the Queso Fresco cheese, a strip or two of jalapeño and sprinkle on some diced onion. Roll tightly, then place in the hot oil seam side down and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remainder of the tortillas.

3

Arrange the flautas on a platter, then top with lettuce, crumble on Queso Fresco, radish, and serrano over the flautas and finish with a drizzling of Crema Mexicana and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.

Notes

Flautas with Queso Fresco & Rajas