Skillet Queso Fundido
Description
This easy to make appetizer will be the hit of the party. It's like a cheese fondue, full of melted cheeses, chorizo, poblano peppers and onion. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips.
Ingredients
8 oz. Mexican chorizo, casings removed
1 small white onion, minced
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 lb. grated Oaxaca cheese
2 medium Roma tomatoes diced, for garnish
1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions
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Heat a 9 in. cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.* Add chorizo; cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and poblano pepper; saute until soft and chorizo is completely cooked through, about 7- 10 minutes. Discard excess grease and moisture. Stir in cheeses.
Place skillet in the oven, about 8 inches from the broiler. Broil on High 3- 5 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbling and starting to brown.
Serve hot, garnished with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro with tortilla chips for dippers.
6 servings.
*It can also be made in an un-greased 7x11 inch baking dish or a 2 qt. casserole dish. Cook chorizo, onion and peppers following the recipe in a regular skillet; stir in the cheeses. Transfer to the baking dish. Bake as directed.