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Modern Mexican Dishes with Cream Cheese

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Exploring the integration of cream cheese into Mexican cuisine and its impact on modern dishes.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Salsa
  • Shredded cheese
  • Jalapeños
  • Tortillas
  • Taco sauce
  • Avocados

Instructions

  1. For the dip, mix cream cheese, salsa, and shredded cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.
  2. For jalapeño poppers, stuff halved jalapeños with cream cheese, bread them, and fry until golden.
  3. To prepare enchiladas, fill tortillas with cream cheese, roll them up, and top with sauce before baking.

Notes

Cream cheese is increasingly used in contemporary Mexican recipes, especially influenced by Tex-Mex cuisine.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking, frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg