Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales (Cactus Paddles)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales - A Delicious Mexican Traditional Dish

Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales (Cactus Paddles)

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 tablespoons liquid maggi seasoning
	100 g chopped ham
	200 g asadero cheese , separated in strands
	8 cooked nopales , each one slit lengthwise into two halves ( paddle cacti )
	2 eggs , slightly beaten
	2 cups dry breadcrumbs
	cooking oil ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

249

Sugar

Fat

14g

Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales are a traditional Mexican dish typically served as an appetizer or side dish. The nopales are first seasoned with Maggi and stuffed with cheese and ham before being breaded and fried until crispy. This dish is perfect for those who love trying new and unusual foods. You can enjoy Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales with a squeeze of lime juice or alongside other Mexican dishes like tacos and enchiladas.

Instructions

1.	Place the maggi seasoning and ham in a bowl and mix.
2.	Fill the slits of the nopales with the cheese strands.
3.	Spoon the maggi and ham mixture onto the filled nopales.
4.	In a separate bowl, place the beaten eggs.
5.	Dip each nopale into the egg mixture and then coat it with breadcrumbs.
6.	Heat about 2-3 inches of cooking oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan.
7.	Place the nopales into the frying pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
8.	Serve hot.

PROS

Cheese Stuffed Breaded Fried Nopales provide a crispy, flavorful and unique texture to your food experience.

This dish is a great way to introduce something new to your meal and impress your guests.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for people with dairy and egg allergies, or those who are lactose intolerant.

It is also deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Nopales are low in calories but high in fiber and antioxidants.
They may help in digestion, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and lowering cholesterol.
Asadero cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.
The eggs in this recipe provide protein, vitamins, and minerals.