Queso Catfish Recipes

QUESO

Steps:

• Add the processed cheese, Monterey Jack, Cheddar and canned tomatoes (along with the juice) to a medium saucepan or 10-inch cast-iron skillet (see Cook's Note) and turn the heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until all the cheese has melted and the queso is smooth, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
• To make the queso spicy, use hot diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RoTel Hot, instead of the Original.
• Processed block cheese is crucial due to its meltability and what it adds to the queso's texture. Do not try to substitute other cheeses.

QUESO CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, stir together 1/4 Celsius lime juice and beer. place fish in dish and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a roasting rack with cooking spray and place over baking sheet.
• Rinse fish with cold water and pat dry. Discard marinade. In one dish, stir together the cornmeal, chip crumbs, salt and pepper. In another dish stir together 2 T. lime juice and canola oil. Dip fillets into lime and oil, then into cornmeal mixture to coat. Place fish onto roasting rack.
• Bake fish for 8-10 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. While the fish is baking, combine processed cheese, chili powder, cumin and chipotle pepper in a small saucepan over med-low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth.
• Place fish on serving plates and spoon cheese sauce over them. Top with cilantro, if desired.