Melted Oaxaca Cheese with Grilled Vegetables
Quesillo oaxaqueño — that stretchy, mild cheese — gets melted into golden pools alongside charred spring onions and nopales. A 15-minute skillet dinner that's pure comfort.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add spring onions and nopales; sear 3–4 minutes per side until charred and tender.
Step 3
Push vegetables to the edges. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the center.
Step 4
Tear quesillo into chunks and add to the center. Cook 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and strings form.
Step 5
Squeeze lime juice over everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve immediately while cheese is hot and stretchy.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or comal
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