Oregano Flavored Oaxaca Cheese
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried crumbled Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
5 cloves garlic
One 10-ounce round disk Oaxaca cheese
2 bolillo rolls, sliced
Directions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, chipotle powder and garlic until well combined.
- Meanwhile, carve out about a 1-inch-deep hole in the center of the cheese to form a bowl. Place the cheese in a glass bowl and pour the olive oil mixture inside the cavity and all over the cheese, including the sides. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Serve alongside sliced bolillo rolls.
