Queso Blanco - My First Cheese

[CarterFarm]

Here are some pics of my first cheese ever.  Anybody have some tips on what i can do with it or what I could try to make it better next time?  Thanks.

[FarmerJd]

Great job. Did you use raw milk? How did it taste?

[FarmerJd]

I like to slice it and fry it.

[Mondequay]

Looks good. Did you add salt after draining? I use it in everything, most recently in a quiche and it held up really nicely. I've also used it in a mock lasagna to which I put everything in the fridge between layers of noodles and sauce - they always eat it!

[CarterFarm]

I haven't salted it yet, but I plan on it.  Jay, I will try frying it after church tonight probably.  Lasagna and quiche sounds good too.  Try it later.
Oh yeah, what about the whey...is it useful for anything?

[KosherBaker]

Oh yeah, what about the whey...is it useful for anything?

Yup. I make my salad dressings from it, replacing vinegar and most lemon juice. Also cold soups can be made with it, like Gazpacho and others.
Make crackers/mazza/tortilla types of unleavened bread.
Use it instead of water in your leavened bread.
If the whey is very white you may be able to make Ricotta with it. Although Ques Blanco is supposed to have a very high yield so it is unlikely.
If you search the forum you'll get a lot more ideas, as I've seen it discussed before.