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Name: Authentic Tamales de Queso from Nicaragua
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 20 corn husks (fresh or soaked); 2 cups shredded white cheese (such as queso fresco or Monterey Jack); 1/2 cup cooked hominy (optional, for texture); 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese (like Oaxaca or Colby Jack); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Tamales de Queso

Nicaragua

Corn husks filled with cheese, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

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