CHORI-QUESO - QUESO CON CHORIZO -

Chori-Queso - Queso Con Chorizo - image

Provided by pink cook

Categories Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package mexican chorizo sausage, sausage
1 (12 ounce) asadero cheese, shredded (or use Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese)
1 green pepper, sliced thin
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package corn tortillas or 1 (8 ounce) package flour tortillas

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300ºF. Remove the chorizo's case and heat it in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, for about 6 to 7 minutes.
Remove from heat and spoon off most of the fat. Slice cheese into 1-inch cubes and place half in a 2-quart casserole dish.
Top with half the chorizo, the green peppers and remaining cheese. Top with remaining chorizo.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until creamy and bubbly. Remove from oven.
Top mixture with green onions and cilantro.
Serve immediately using a spoon to serve on the tortillas. Mmmm -- delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.9, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 822, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 22