Queso Para Freir can withstand high temperatures and still hold its shape without melting. Frying or pan-searing will soften the cheese and result in a golden brown crust with a creamy, unmelted interior. A slice of this cheese goes well with sandwiches, casseroles, appetizers or as an accompaniment to meals.

What's the difference between Queso Blanco and queso de freir?

Queso frito (English: fried cheese) is a fried cheese dish. It consists of a white, salty cheese with a high melting point called queso de freír (Spanish: frying cheese), queso paisa, or queso fresco (fresh cheese) or queso blanco (white cheese).

Is Queso Blanco good for melting?

The texture and flavour of Queso Blanco is mild, firm and crumbly. It softens without melting, a characteristic very important in Latin American cooking. One can crumble Queso Blanco on salads, over rice and beans or serve it as a table cheese with fresh fruit, marmalade or chutney.