Best Queso Dip With Tequila By Rick Bayless Recipes

Queso Dip With Tequila by Rick Bayless image

Provided by College Girl

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 11m

Yield 3 cups-ish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 onion, 1/4 inch dice
salt
2 tablespoons tequila
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add teh tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat. stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the pan looks dry, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheese and cook, stirring constantly until fully melted, about 30 seconds. Quickly transfer the cheeese dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately with hips.

Rick Bayless's Queso Fundido image

Provided by KathyP53

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

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.
Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted, about 30 seconds.
Quickly transfer queso to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 206, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.8