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Chiltepin Cheese

Yields24 ServingsPrep 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.

Nutrition Facts

24 servings

Serving size

2 Tablespoons

Amount per serving
Calories30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 300mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 3g
Calcium 25mg2%
Iron 0mg0%
Folate 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.