🇳🇮 Nicaraguan Cuisine

Quesillo

Cheese Wrap with Pickled Onions

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 320 kcal

A soft tortilla wrapped around a strip of quesillo cheese, topped with pickled onions and drizzled with sour cream, served in a plastic bag.

Ingredients

1 Pickle the onions by tossing thin slices with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Let sit at least 15 minutes until softened.
2 Warm tortillas on a dry skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
3 Place a strip of quesillo cheese in the center of each warm tortilla.
4 Top with pickled onions and a generous drizzle of sour cream.
5 Roll the tortilla around the cheese and toppings. Traditionally served in a small plastic bag to catch drips.

Did You Know?

The city of Nagarote is considered the quesillo capital of Nicaragua, with roadside vendors lining the highway selling them to passing motorists.