Queso Fundido Crunch Bites
JP CookingQueso Fundido Crunch Bites
Ingredients
For the Crunch Bites
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until it's well combined and forms a thick, cheesy filling. This is our 'otro nivel' cheesy core!
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lay out one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheesy filling evenly over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press down firmly to seal the edges.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. You should have 8 cheesy half-moon pockets ready for their crunch transformation.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. You want enough oil to shallow-fry, about 1/2 inch deep. Test the oil by dropping a tiny piece of tortilla in; if it sizzles immediately, it's ready.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully place 2-3 filled tortillas into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and super crispy. The cheese inside will be perfectly melted and gooey. This is where the 'crunch' comes to life!
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Remove the Queso Fundido Crunch Bites from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for that extra touch. ¡Super fácil y rápido, y el resultado es otro nivel!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
JP CookingQueso Fundido Crunch Bites
For the Crunch Bites
- 8 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until it's well combined and forms a thick, cheesy filling. This is our 'otro nivel' cheesy core!
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lay out one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the cheesy filling evenly over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press down firmly to seal the edges.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. You should have 8 cheesy half-moon pockets ready for their crunch transformation.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. You want enough oil to shallow-fry, about 1/2 inch deep. Test the oil by dropping a tiny piece of tortilla in; if it sizzles immediately, it's ready.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully place 2-3 filled tortillas into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and super crispy. The cheese inside will be perfectly melted and gooey. This is where the 'crunch' comes to life!
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Remove the Queso Fundido Crunch Bites from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for that extra touch. ¡Super fácil y rápido, y el resultado es otro nivel!
⏱️ 2 min