Ree Drummond's Queso Fundido
Description
Throw in whatever ingredients you have on hand to make this delicious queso fundido from Ree Drummond.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 ounces Mexican-style chorizo
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 fluid ounces tequila
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1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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1 (8 ounce) package white Cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder
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2 plum tomatoes, diced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Heat oil in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3
Without cleaning the skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned and softened, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tequila. Continue cooking vegetables, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a bowl.
4
Stir together Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses in a bowl; spread 1/3 in the skillet. Add 1/3 of the vegetables, then 1/3 of the chorizo. Repeat with 2 more layers, ending with chorizo. Sprinkle with chili powder.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, cilantro, and salt. Serve immediately.