Quesillo En Salsa Verde

Quesillo En Salsa Verde

Recipe By : TOO HOT TAMALES SHOW

TH6189

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Salsas Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

2 cups water

3 1/2 pounds tomatillos -- husked and washed

2 large white onions -- thinly sliced

9 serrano chiles

9 cloves garlic

1 bunch cilantro -- leaves only

3/4 teaspoon salt

12 slices -- (1/4inch thick)

-- oaxaca, mexican

-- manchego,

-- or asadero cheese

-- (about 1 1/2 pounds)

extra sprigs of cilantro -- for garnish

6 whole -- trimmed scallions,

-- charred on a grill

-- until marked, then

-- sliced into 1/2 inch lengths

1 wedge toasted country bread -- for serving

In a heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the tomatillos, 3/4 of the

6 of the chiles, and 6 of the garlic cloves. Simmer the mixture

covered for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatillos are tender. Cool slightly

and transfer to a blender or food processor. Add the remaining onion, chiles,

and garlic, cilantro, and salt. Puree the mixture. Preheat the oven to its

lowest heat and heat a wellseasoned flat griddle pan or castiron skillet over

medium heat. Brush each slice of cheese with a little oil, then grill the

slices for about 20 seconds on each side. You will need a heavy metal spatula

to turn them, scraping all the golden crust from the pan and flipping it over.

You will have to grill the cheese in batches, transferring the cooked cheeses

to a platter in the oven while you finish cooking, but do not let the cheese

2 slices of cheese on each of

6 warmed appetizer plates, pour the

hot tomatillo sauce over the top and serve immediately, garnished with sprigs

of cilantro and charred scallions. Accompany with wedges of toasted country

bread.

Yield: 6 servings

Originally posted to <Recipelu

ListServe.net> by Luanne <molony

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2/24/98. Busted to MasterCook format by C. Walden

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