This queso paratha is a fun and delicious meal that will remind you of quesadilla but with queso dip flavors!
I would say that this paratha is the winner, totally! Kids to adults, this paratha satisfies everyone. The flavors, the nutrition, and on top of it the cheese pull...this is heaven on your plate!
Queso means cheese. Not just cheese, but the melting cheese experience! So in this paratha, you will have the same effect of having the best queso dip inside a whole wheat wrapper, making it unique .
This whole wheat paratha, with tomatoes and herbs, and wth tons of cheese provides a great nourishment! This protein rich paratha is ideal for kids as well as adults. This paratha is similar to Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Paratha and Green and Red Salsa Paratha, but with slightly different flavor profile both in the whole wheat cobvering as well as in the cheese filling.
Like I said, the paratha reminds you of having queso dip. The cheesy filling made with cheddar, Jack, cotija, queso fresco, and cream cheese makes this unbelievealbly tasty reminding you of the dip. Moreover, the paratha dough is enriched with flavors from tomato, peppers, cilantro, green onions, and garlic reminding of the good old rotel dip. Now tell me, with these flavors, won't you love this healthy whole wheat paratha for a meal?
Ingredients for queso paratha:
Whole wheat - This forms the base of the paratha providing wholesome nutrition.
Salt - gives flavor
Sour cream - The cream adds to the tang and gives a soft paratha
Water - A little to combine the dough
Oil - A little oil aids in making soft dough and thereby soft paratha.
Melted butter - To cook the parathas. You may use oil or ghee instead.
Tomatoes - Fresh chopped tomatoes give the hint of rotel dip in this paratha.
Serrano and Jalapeno peppers - adds to spicy heat. You may adjust as per your preference.
Cilantro and green onion - these herbs boost the aroma and flavor.
Cheese - Cotija, cream cheese, queso fresco, Jack, cheddar, ad sharp white cheddar make this not only unbelievably tasty, cheesy but also give sthe flavor of queso dip.
Garlic - Enhances the flavor.
It is important to sprinkle water and knead the dough. The tomato mixture adds enough moisture to make a smooth and soft dough. About 3 or 4 tablespoons of water is more than necessary to make the perfect soft dough.
Serving Suggestions
This queso paratha is an ultimate wholesome meal by itself. However, I love to serve this with my Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup for a scrumptuous meal. You can also serve with sauteed corn or use this to make a taco!
Since the paratha freezes well, I prefer the black bean soup or salsa as. side for an easy weeknight meal. This is a winner!
Storage
Since this paratha has tons of cheese stuffed inside, if you are not serving them in an hour or so, I would suggest to refrigerate the parathas. They stay fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge. When needed, warm them on the stovetop and serve hot hot to experience the cheesy pull awesome factor!
This paratha also freezes well. I place a piece of parchment between each paratha and then wrap it tightly with a foil and then place in a ziploc. This way the paratha is great for 3-4 months. When needed, heat the paratha on the pan and then serve.
More Paratha Recipes
For the #2024alphabetchallenge, I am sharing tasty whole wheat parathas that will be on your menu often because of its simplicity, nutrition, and flavor! Here are the recipes that I have shared so far. We are on to the letter 'Q' now, and stay tuned for more paratha recipes.
Chocolate Cashew Coconut Caramel Stuffed Paratha
Kale Kabocha Paratha
Lentil Lifafa
Queso Paratha
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups Whole wheat
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3-4 tbsp Water
- ¾ cup Tomatoes diced
- 1 Serrano pepper chopped
- 2-3 tbsp Cilantro
- 2 Green onions
- 1 tsp Garlic chopped
- 3 tbsp Sour cream
- 1 tsp Oil
For the filling
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese
- ¾ cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
- ¼ cup Cotija cheese
- 4 oz Queso fresco
- ¾ cup Monterey Jack Shredded
- 1 cup Sharp white cheddar Shredded
- 3 tbso Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Jalapeno Finely chopped
To cook Paratha
- 2-3 tbsp Melted butter
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes, garlic, serrano pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the tomato mixture, sour cream, oil, salt, and whole wheat flour to the stand mixer. Sprinkle water and knead to a smooth dough. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes, and divide it into eight portions. Kneading the dough can be done manually too.
- Add all the cheese, jalapeno, and cilantro to a bowl and combine thoroughly. Divide the cheese mixture into eight portions.
- Take a dough portion and roll it into 4 or 5 inch disc. Place one portion of cheese mixture and gather the ends and seal.
- Slightly flatten it and dust with flour, and roll it into a 6 inch disc. Repeat with remaining dough and filling portions.
- Heat a cast iron pan on medium flame. Place the paratha and cook for a minute. Spread a little melted butter, flip and cook for 40 seconds. Apply melted butter and flip again. The paratha will puff up. Repeat the same steps to cook the remaining parathas.
- Serve hot/warm parathas with sauteed corn or black bean soup.
#2024alphabetchallenge Recipes from the Group
We have come to the letter 'Q' in our alphabet challenge journey. Check out the following recipes shared by fellow bloggers.
- A Day in the Life on the Farm: Asian Quinoa Salad
- Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Butternut Squash Taco Ravioli with Queso Fresco
- Food Lust People Love: Cointreau Glazed Orange Quick Bread
- Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Loaded Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Palatable Pastime: Quebecoise Pommes Persillade
- Culinary Cam: Quesabirria Tacos
- Sneha’s Recipe: Quick Potato Instant Sambar - Without Dal
- A Messy Kitchen: Quinoa Crunch Bars
- Mayuri’s Jikoni: Quinoa Paniyaram
- Blogghetti: Sheet Pan Quesadillas
- Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Whole Wheat Quinoa Bread
Wendy Klik says
What a fun take on Quesadillas. I look forward to a new Paratha recipe every other week.
Lisa Kerhin says
Cheese makes everything even better. I love your paratha recipes!
magicalingrdnts says
yes, cheese is a wonderful ingredient. Thanks Lisa.
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
It's like a quesadilla, but better! I love the contrast in colors!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Karen!
Jolene says
6 kinds of cheese! That is absolutely awesome!
magicalingrdnts says
Yes, cheesy goodness! Thanks Jolene!
Mayuri Patel says
So many different types of cheese.. all in one. These queso parathas are making me feel hungry.
magicalingrdnts says
Yup! Cheesy and tasty! You will love this! Thanks Mayuri.
Camilla Mateo Mann says
Your variety of paratha recipes is mind-blowing. And they each look so delicious.
magicalingrdnts says
Parathas are simple and delicious and that's why they are our favorite. Thanks Cam!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
Hello!!! I would happily eat this any ol' day of the week! I love Mexican cheese...especially queso fresco and Cotija!!!