Tequeño
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| Alternative names | Deditos De Queso |
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| Type | Bread |
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Venezuela |
| Main ingredients | Bread dough, masa de harina de trigo, queso blanco |
 Cookbook: Tequeño  Media: Tequeño | |
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Dedito de Queso also known as Palitos De Queso or Tequeño is a fried breaded cheese stick or a spear of bread dough with queso blanco (white cheese) in the middle. It is formed into a breadstick and then usually fried in oil for 2 to 3 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C). However instead of frying tequeño, you may put it in the oven. It is one of the most popular in many cultures snack foods in parties, especially weddings. Tequeño can also be eaten as a snack, breakfast, or sometimes even dinner In most latin american countries, tequenos are very popular and can be bought in most grocery stores.
There are many theories and legends about the origin of the name Tequeño. Tequeños have become very popular in latin america but can be found in most places in the world. Tequeños are a very variable food that can be made due to personal preference.