Mexican Fondue

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Rachael Ray"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup mexican beer
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Tabasco)
• 1 lime, zest of
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons canned green chili peppers, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons green salad pimento stuffed olives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• Dippers

• grilled chicken, cubed
• grilled steak, cubed
• grilled chopped linguica sausage
• sliced zucchini
• bell pepper, chunks

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the cheese and cornstarch.
2. Add the beer to a small pot; bring to a bubble over medium heat.
3. Decrease heat to a simmer and add in the hot sauce, lime zest, and juice, then the cheese mixture in handfuls.
4. Stir constantly in a figure-eight pattern with a wooden spoon, melting the cheese in batches.
5. When the cheese is incorporated fully, stir in the chili peppers and olives with pimientos.
6. Transfer to a fondue pot and garnish with cilantro; serve with dippers.