Easy 3 Ingredient Venezuelan Tequeños
A quick shortcut version of classic Venezuelan tequeños made with puff pastry, cheese, and oil for frying.
Servings 24 tequeños
Calories 99kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
- 12 ounces queso blanco or queso de freir
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the gouda cheese into sticks about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- Lightly flour surface and roll puff pastry sheets slightly.
- Cut pastry into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Wrap each cheese stick tightly with pastry strips, sealing edges completely so cheese does not leak.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
- Fry tequeños in batches until golden brown, turning as needed.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Freeze uncooked tequeños on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen adding 1 to 2 extra minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tequeno | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.3mg
