Queso Mexicano with Chipotle-Honey Sauce
Easy, quick and full of flavor. The smoky heat of chipotle peppers blends perfectly with the sweetness of the honey. Bread cubes are a good companion for the cheese.
Queso Mexicano with Chipotle-Honey Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (100% pure is better)
- 7 ounces chipotle chiles (if canned chiles, drain and cut before blending)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lb Mexican-style fresh cheese (labeled: queso fresco)
1 - Cut cheese into small cubes and place on a shallow serving dish and set aside;
2 - In a blender of food processor, blend chipotle chile with vinegar; slowly add honey and olive oil. Continue blending until mixture has a thick sauce consistency;
3 - Pour sauce liberally over the cheese cubes;
4 - Place tooth-picks on cheese cubes and serve.
Keep remaining sauce close, for dipping, of course.