AuthorRebecca StandfastCategory, , , DifficultyBeginner
Yields24 Servings
Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins
 4 cups greek yogurt, fat-free or 2%
 1 tablespoon coarse grey salt
 1 teaspoon crushed chiltepines
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

Place a colander over a large bowl and line with a clean lint-free towel or a few layers of cheesecloth.

3

Pour in yogurt.

4

Sprinkle the top of the yogurt with salt and chiles.

5

Stir together the yogurt with the salt and chiles.

6

Tie top of cheesecloth together tightly and cover bowl with plastic wrap.

7

Place in refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours.

8

Unwrap bowl and untie cloth.

9

Scoop out cheese and serve with crackers or vegetables.

10

Serve immediately.

*When eaten alone, this recipe does not meet AZNN nutritional requirements

Ingredients

 4 cups greek yogurt, fat-free or 2%
 1 tablespoon coarse grey salt
 1 teaspoon crushed chiltepines

Directions

1

Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

Place a colander over a large bowl and line with a clean lint-free towel or a few layers of cheesecloth.

3

Pour in yogurt.

4

Sprinkle the top of the yogurt with salt and chiles.

5

Stir together the yogurt with the salt and chiles.

6

Tie top of cheesecloth together tightly and cover bowl with plastic wrap.

7

Place in refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours.

8

Unwrap bowl and untie cloth.

9

Scoop out cheese and serve with crackers or vegetables.

10

Serve immediately.

Notes

Chiltepin Cheese