Salsa with Seared Cotija Cheese

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium pot, place the tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onion, garlic and water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   To sear the V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese, preheat a pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Slice the cheese in half lengthwise, place both halves in the pan and sear each side for 30 seconds. Once seared, cut each piece lengthwise again, then into small cubes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Remove the skin from the tomatoes and the stems from the peppers. Place all the ingredients in a blender, add the salt and black pepper, and blend at low speed for 30 seconds. Pour the salsa into a large bowl and mix in the cilantro. Crumble about 3 tablespoons of the seared V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and stir it into the salsa. Lay the rest of the cheese cubes lengthwise on top of the salsa. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.