Chupaqueso, pan-fried cheese taco shell

Chupaqueso, pan-fried cheese taco shell

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Chupaqueso is a dish consisting of a tube of melted cheese that has been fried until crispy, and is filled with cured meats, chili peppers, and mushrooms.…

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The chupaqueso, also known as “cheese-sucker” in Spanish, is a dish of fried cheese, rolled into a tube, and filled, which originated in an online comic strip.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying in a pan
  • Estimated cost$1.99 $1.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.61
  • $0.20

Optional toppings

  • $0.23
  • $0.67
  • $0.03
  • $0.25

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. In a non-stick frying pan or a medium to large cast-iron pan, evenly distribute the cheese for the crust. It will melt, bubble, and form a layer of cheese.
  2. Once the underside is orange or gold, turn it over. ≈ 3 min
  3. Sprinkle cheese over the filling in the center, then arrange your desired toppings in the middle. ≈ 2 min
  4. Fold the pastry over the filling, then bake for a sufficient amount of time to melt the cheese filling, if desired.
  5. Serve and enjoy immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Chupaqueso, pan-fried cheese taco shell

  • 85 g of hard cheese, such as Cheddar (for the crust)$0.61
  • 28 g of grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Monterey Jack (for the filling)$0.20
  • small, cured pork belly pieces$0.23
  • spicy banana$0.67
  • hot pepper$0.03
  • marinated mushrooms$0.25

Total$1.99

that's $1.99 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 85 g of hard cheese, such as Cheddar (for the crust)
  • 28 g of grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Monterey Jack (for the filling)
  • small, cured pork belly pieces
  • cured meats, cut into small pieces
  • spicy banana
  • hot pepper
  • marinated mushrooms
  • marinara sauce

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