Baked Oaxaca Cheese in Green Salsa and a Mexican Cheese Guide

Ingredients for Green Salsa
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 lb. green tomatillos, husked
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 serrano chili, with seeds, chopped
• 1 poblano chili, roasted, peeled and seeded
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• ½ tsp dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
• salt to taste
Ingredients for Cheese Appetizer
• 1 (12oz) Oaxaca Cheese at room temperature
• 8 corn tortillas

Instructions for Green Salsa
1. In a deep pot with water, cook tomatillos until tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain and place in blender. Add ½ cup of chicken broth, onion, both chilies, cilantro, oregano, salt and sugar. Blend until nearly smooth.
Intructions for Cheese Appetizer
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Spread about 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a deep ovenproof baking dish. Place cheese on the sauce in the center of the dish. Pour 3/4 cup of sauce over cheese and immediately place dish in the oven until the cheese is warm and soft but still holds its shape. About 10-12 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and immediately serve with warm tortillas.