12 Delicious Excuses to Eat More Queso Fresco

It's hard for us to trust anyone who doesn't like cheese and even harder to take someone who doesn't like queso fresco seriously. Call us crazy, but the salty taste of the Latin-American cheese is just too good to ever skip — who has that kind of will power?

So, because we can never find enough excuses to eat the delicious ingredient, we've rounded up 12 main dishes, dips, and snacks that taste better with a generous amount of queso mixed in or sprinkled on top. Scroll ahead for the scrumptious recipes, then check out a few strawberry cocktail ideas to sip with them.

01
Grilled Flank Steak Fajita Tacos With Queso Fresco
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Grilled Flank Steak Fajita Tacos With Queso Fresco

02
Beef Tostadas With Pomegranate Salsa and Queso Fresco
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Beef Tostadas With Pomegranate Salsa and Queso Fresco

03
Cheese Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce
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Cheese Enchiladas With Homemade Sauce

04
Cheesy Black Bean and Quinoa Taco Bake
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Cheesy Black Bean and Quinoa Taco Bake

05
Korean Fried Chicken Tacos With Sweet Slaw, Crunchy Noodles, and Queso Fresco
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Korean Fried Chicken Tacos With Sweet Slaw, Crunchy Noodles, and Queso Fresco

06
Mexican Corn Mac and Cheese
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Mexican Corn Mac and Cheese

08
Chipotle Marinated Kale and Smoky Mushroom Tacos
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Chipotle Marinated Kale and Smoky Mushroom Tacos

09
Black Bean Corn and Mango Chilaquiles With Queso Fresco
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Black Bean Corn and Mango Chilaquiles With Queso Fresco

10
Shrimp Crab Enchiladas With Tomatillo Hatch Pepper Sauce
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Shrimp Crab Enchiladas With Tomatillo Hatch Pepper Sauce

11
Tostones With Mango Salsa and Cilantro Chimichurri
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Tostones With Mango Salsa and Cilantro Chimichurri

12
Watermelon Salad With Queso Fresco and Pickled Onions
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Watermelon Salad With Queso Fresco and Pickled Onions