Panela is a semi-soft, white, cow's milk cheese from Mexico made from skim milk. Queso panela is firm, flexible, and will not melt when heated. It's gently salted and can be eaten plain as a snack, or it can be sliced and used as a sandwich filling.

How do you melt queso panela basket cheese?

Preheat the oven to 190℃ or 375°F for 10 minutes. Place the cheese in the oven-safe dish and bake in the center of the oven for 20 minutes. The cheese will become soft and gooey but not melt completely. Allow to cool slightly and serve with either corn chips or country bread or any rustic bread.

Is panela cheese good for quesadillas?

Panela cheese is almost magic as it will melt but not lose its shape. This makes it perfect for quesadillas, or simply grilled by itself and placed on top of beans or a chile. This cheese, along with good corn quesadillas, makes for the simplest dish ever that your friends will love.