Lunche for 3
Chili Cheese Churros
Chili-infused dough folds in cheddar, bakes into savory churros, and finishes with cotija, cilantro, and flaky salt.
Typical price
$15.19for 4 servings
$3.80 per serving$15.19 for 4
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
SpanishVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 7 stemmed and seeded guajillo chiles
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
- crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- minced cilantro
- flaky sea salt
Steps
- Soak the guajillo chiles in the boiling water for 20 minutes, then mash them with the soaking water.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Boil the chile mixture, oil, and kosher salt in a saucepan, then stir in the flour until a dough forms.
- Cool the dough for 5 minutes, then mix in the egg and grated cheddar.
- Pipe or spoon the dough into short strips on the baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Top the hot churros with cotija or feta, cilantro, and flaky sea salt.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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