Where texture is concerned, fried cheese is a delight. Whether it’s halloumi, queso blanco, or any assortment of frying cheese, the outside becomes crusty and browned where it contacts the pan.

Music producer Benny Blanco took an unconventional approach to Valentine’s Day, surprising his fiancée, Selena Gomez, with a bathtub filled with queso instead of the usual flowers. The grand ...