Vequenos(Cheese Snacks)

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Put 1 cup flour and shortening in large bowl.
  2. Add egg and mix together.
  3. Add sugar and salt to water, then add second cup flour. Mix thoroughly and chill about 1 hour before rolling.
  4. Cut cheese into sticks about 3 x 1/2-inch.
  5. When dough is easily handled, roll on floured surface, then cut into strips about 1/2-inch wide. Wind strips around cheese as if binding a finger.
  6. Be careful to cover cheese completely.
  7. Pinch ends together.
  8. Put back in refrigerator several hours before cooking.
  9. This can be stored in the refrigerator for several days (or in freezer in an airtight container for several months) before cooking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

498 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 48.6g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10099.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 286mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 73.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 44.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 215.8mg 17% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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