Queso Fresco Topped Hot Dog and Freir Fries

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Ingredients:

• 4 beef hot dogs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 hot dog buns, split and toasted
• 1 cup prepared guacamole
• 1 cup crumbled TROPICAL Queso Fresco Mexicano
• Chipotle Crema (see recipe below)
• Diced red onions, optional
• Freir Fries (below)

Ingredients (Freir Fries):

• 10oz TROPICAL Queso de Freír
• Vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients (Chipotle Crema):

• ½ cup TROPICAL Crema Mexicana
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, minced

Preparation:

1. Cut each hot dog in half lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through; open in center to lay flat. In 12-inch skillet, over medium-high heat in hot oil, place hot dogs flat-side down; cook until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.
2. Place hot dogs in buns. Top with guacamole and Queso Fresco; drizzle with Chipotle Crema. Serve with additional Chipotle Crema and diced red onions, if desired. Serve with Freir Fries (below).

Preparation (Freir Fries):

1. Cut Queso de Freir into 3 ½ x ½ x ½ -inch strips. In deep saucepan, heat 1-inch vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry cheese strips until well browned on all sides, about 20 seconds. With slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining cheese strips.

Preparation (Chipotle Crema):

1. In small bowl combine crema and chipotle peppers; stir to mix well.