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    Chicken & Cheese Aztec Cake


    A classic Mexican dish consisting of tortillas, sautéed veggies and plenty of Sargento® Cheese Slices layered and then baked until melty.

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    Meet Our Culinary Artists

    Mariana Velasquez

    An award-winning food stylist and one of Sargento’s very own recipe creators, Colombian-born Mariana knows how to make any dish look just as good as it tastes.

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    Meet Our Culinary Artists

    Chef Mauricio Cruz

    Mauricio has a passion for culinary innovation, traditional cooking techniques, and crafting Mexican food founded on childhood memories of cooking with his family. Mauricio is a true expert in the kitchen.

Authentic Meals With Real, Natural Cheese

<p><span>You deserve meals that are delicious, flavorful and real – and that’s what our Latin dishes are all about. Blending ingredients, like Sargen</span><span>to®</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>real, natural cheese, with traditional techniques and spices, brings a taste of authenticity to your table.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

Meet Our Culinary Artists

Real moments, real conversations, and real, natural cheese. Our Culinary artists believe those are the key ingredients to making mealtime memorable. They craft flavorful Columbian and Mexican dishes while combining their heritage and traditions. They use real ingredients they can trust, and invite you to experience authentic dishes that are at the heart of Latin cuisine.

@sargentocheese Meet Chef Mauricio from Mexico City. He will be sharing his favorite Latin dishes using Sargento® Cheese. Easy to make and absolutely mouth watering! #hispanic #latin #cuisine #hispanicheritagemonth #mexico #mexicocity #mexicanfood #cheese #sargentocheese #sargento ♬ Salsa Dance Latin Instrumental Music - "Salsa Dancing" - AnywaywellBeats

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@sargentocheese Mexican Chef, Mauricio is making mouth watering Grilled Zarandeado Style Shrimp. Easy to make for any occasion. #mexicancuisine #mexico #mexicocity #hispanic #food #recipe #sargento #sargentocheese #hispanicheritagemonth ♬ SALSA JAM NO.1 - Jaycee Mante

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@sargentocheese Chef Mauricio is making very quick and easy Mixed Mushroom Quesadillas. Homemade tortillas topped with Mexican herbs, mushrooms and Sargento® Pepper Jack Cheese#quesadillas #mexicancuisine #hispanic #latin #mexicocity #chef #mexico #sargentocheese #cuisine #hispanicheritagemonth #cheese ♬ HOT & SPICY SALSA - Jaycee Mante

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Chef Mauricio Cruz

Mauricio has a passion for culinary innovation, traditional cooking techniques, and crafting Mexican food founded on childhood memories of cooking with his family. Mauricio is a true expert in the kitchen. 

A certified executive chef with an extensive background crafting Mexican food, Mauricio brings over 18 years of culinary expertise to the table. Having studied French cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu, advanced culinary techniques and molecular gastronomy, his skillset is second to none.

Mauricio showcases his impressive talents, attention to detail, and mastery in each Sargento® cheese recipe he creates.

@sargentocheese Meet Colombian food stylist, Mariana. She will be sharing two of her favorite recipes using Sargento® Cheese. Stay tuned #colombia #colombiana #latin #cuisine #fyp #hispanicheritagemonth #sargentocheese #sargento #mexican #cheese ♬ Margarita - BLVKSHP

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@sargentocheese Mariana shares with us how she found herself immersed in a world of cooking delicious Colombian food. #colombiana #cooking #foodie #colombia #latin #hispanicheritagemonth #sargentocheese ♬ Storytelling - Adriel

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@sargentocheese Mariana makes a Cheesy Tomato Rice Bake with traditional Colombian guiso. Try it for your next family dinner. #colombiana #recipe #rice #tomato #bake #foodie #cheese #sargentocheese #hispanicheritagemonth ♬ A Colombian Heritage - Cotti, Gregory

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Mariana Velasquez, Food Stylist

An award-winning food stylist and one of Sargento’s very own recipe creators, Colombian-born Mariana knows how to make any dish look just as good as it tastes.

Her artistic abilities have been showcased for more than a decade as she’s styled for New York’s most celebrated culinary circles as well as publications across the globe. But it's her Latin American roots and years spent in the kitchen with her mother and grandmothers that make her food even more spectacular.

A true tastemaker who loves to explore the pairings of food, fashion and art as she creates Colombian recipes for Sargento. Mariana invites you to indulge in every meal with all your senses.

Get Inspired with Ariana

Pairing her love of family traditions and delicious food, Ariana’s authentic recipes build a real meal that’s inviting, comforting, and simply delicious. Check out her videos and give them a spin.

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