Rick Bayless's Queso Fundido

KathyP53's Note:

SO easy and good!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium tomatoes , cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 fresh jalapenos , seeded and minced (I only used one)
• 1 small onion , cut into 1/4-inch dice
• kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• ½ lb monterey jack cheese , shredded
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add diced tomatoes, minced jalapenos, diced onion, and a large pinch of salt. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until skillet looks nearly dry, about 2 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted, about 30 seconds.
3. Quickly transfer queso to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Reviews

[Alisa Lea]

This recipe was good but it seemed to be lacking some "zing". I was using sliced jalapenos so maybe I didn't use enough this time. Maybe next time I'll use Pepper Jack cheese instead.