How to Make Calabacitas Con Queso - Zucchini with Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to use up some of that summer zucchini, then look no further than Calabacitas Con Queso! This traditional Mexican dish is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy the abundant zucchini harvest. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family.

Calabacitas Con Queso, which translates to "zucchini with cheese," is a popular side di...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ pounds Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a saucepan with a lid, combine zucchini, corn, onion, green pepper, tomato, and vegetable oil. Cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Gently stir in the sugar; add cheese on top, but do not stir. Cover, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Stir, and add remaining cheese; cover, and continue cooking until melted. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    540 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 834mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 876mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 596mg