Queso Fresco Topped Hot Dog and Freír Fries

Dinner Lunch Frying Cheese Mexican Cream Mexican Fresh Cheese

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
• Freír 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 Freír Fries (below).

Preparation (Freir Fries):

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

Preparation (Chipotle Crema):

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