Cacique® Calaveras de Queso Fresco

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  • PREP TIME
    15 Mins
  • DIFFICULTY
    Easy
  • SERVINGS
    3-4 Servings
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Cacique® Calaveras de Queso Fresco

One of the most iconic symbols of Dia de Los Muertos is the calavera. The designs can be simple or intricate, it’s up to you how to decorate your skull. This Calavera de Queso Fresco is super easy to make and adds a festive touch to your snack table. Feel free to expand beyond our recommended ingredients to decorate your queso fresco any way you’d like!

Remove Queso Frescos from packaging.

With a small pairing knife cut the sides of the cheese to shape into a skull shape.

Then with an apple corer or small knife, punch out the eyes.

Carefully create mouth and decorate the skull with diced jalapeños and multi-colored bell peppers.

Pour Cacique Homestyle Mild Salsa in a platter then place queso fresco skulls on top of the salsa and serve with tortilla chips.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Mild Homestyle Salsa
Mild Homestyle Salsa
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Ranchero® Queso Fresco
Ranchero® Queso Fresco
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  • 2 Ranchero Queso Fresco
  • 1 Cacique Homestyle Mild Salsa
  • Fresh Jalapenos, for decorating
  • Multi-Colored Bell Peppers, for decorating

HOW TO MAKE IT:

  1. Remove Queso Frescos from packaging.
  2. With a small pairing knife cut the sides of the cheese to shape into a skull shape.
  3. Then with an apple corer or small knife, punch out the eyes.
  4. Carefully create mouth and decorate the skull with diced jalapeños and multi-colored bell peppers.
  5. Pour Cacique Homestyle Mild Salsa in a platter then place queso fresco skulls on top of the salsa and serve with tortilla chips.