Tequila-Spiked Queso Fundido

Tequila-Spiked Queso Fundido


1/3 cup chopped seeded fresh poblano pepper

1/3 chopped onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup tequila

1 1/2 cups shredded Chihuahua; queso quesadilla and/or monterey jack cheese (6 oz.)

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Tortilla chips pr warm flour tortillas (optional)

Chorizo sausage, cooked, well-drained, and crumbled (optional)


Directions:

preheat over to 350 degree. In a medium or large skillet, cook pepper and onion in a hot oil until tender. Remove pan from heat. Carefulu add tequila. Return to heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 30 seconds or until most of the tequila has evaporated but vegetables are still mooist. Spoon mixture into the botton of the 6 to 7 inch overproof skillet, or a 2 cup au gratin dish. In a medium bowl, toss cheese with flour; sprinkle cheese mixture over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, about 10 mintues or until cheese is just melted. Sprinkle with tomates and cilantro. of desiredm serve with tortilla chips or serve in warm tortilla topped with chorizo. Make 6 servings.