TEQUILA-SPIKED QUESO FUNDIDO

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Tequila-Spiked Queso Fundido image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces fresh chorizo
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon tequila, preferably gold
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
8 ounces white Cheddar, grated
Sprinkle of chili powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, crumbling it as you go, until browned. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the tequila. Turn the heat back on and cook until the vegetables are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, stir the tomatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon tequila together in a small bowl and set aside to marinate for a few minutes.
  • To build, cover the bottom of a medium ovenproof skillet with a third of the Monterey Jack and Cheddar. Add half of the chorizo, then another third of the cheese. Next, add as much of the veggie mixture as you'd like (you may have a little left over). Add almost all of the remaining cheese, the rest of the chorizo and then whatever cheese you have left. Sprinkle the top very lightly with chili powder.
  • Bake, starting to watch it 4 to 5 minutes in, until the cheese is totally melted, hot and slightly bubbling...but before the cheese starts to firm up/harden. (In other words, you still want the cheese to be extra gooey.)
  • Drain the tomatoes.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and top with the spiked tomatoes and cilantro. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. It's best when piping hot! Wrap a cloth around the skillet handle so guests won't burn themselves.

Hadiza Adam
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This queso fundido was easy to make and very tasty. I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it was nice and sharp. I also added some crumbled chorizo, which gave it a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Rethabile Ramohanoe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The queso fundido was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of heat. I served it with tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a hit with my friends.


Bella T
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This queso fundido was delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the tequila gave it a nice kick. I served it with tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a hit with my friends.


Ab Halim
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I've made this queso fundido several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor. This recipe is a keeper!


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This queso fundido was very good. I liked the flavor of the tequila and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would have liked it to be a little spicier, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, I would recommend this recipe.


Brian Patrick
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This queso fundido was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best queso fundido he'd ever had. I think next time I'll use a milder cheese, like Monterey Jack.


Hikma Abubakar
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This queso fundido was easy to make and very tasty. I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it was nice and sharp. I also added some crumbled chorizo, which gave it a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


abdulrehman Shafiq
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The queso fundido was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of heat. I served it with tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole, and it was a hit with my friends.


Mujahid Abbas
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This queso fundido was delicious! I made it for my family for dinner and they all loved it. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the tequila gave it a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.


Ummu Saad
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I'm not usually a big fan of queso fundido, but this recipe changed my mind. The tequila gives it a really unique flavor that I loved. I also appreciated that this recipe didn't use any processed cheese. I'll definitely be making this again for my ne


Kelly Chetty
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This queso fundido was a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of spice from the tequila. I loved that it was so easy to make, too. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. Will def