QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHORIZO

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Talk about party food! How can you miss with a name like "Fundido"?! This makes enough for a crowd!

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large poblano chiles
1 1/4 lbs chorizo sausage, links, casings removed (about 8)
5 large garlic cloves, chopped
24 green onions, chopped
2 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/4 lbs monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 5 cups)
1 1/4 lbs mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated (about 5 cups)
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Char chilies directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
  • Enclose inpaper bag 10 minutes.
  • Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chiles.
  • Saute sausage and garlic in very large skillet over medium high heat unti browned, breaking into pieces, about 20 minutes.
  • Add green onions; stir until wilted, about 5minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix in cilantro and poblano chiles.
  • Toss both cheeses and cornstarch in large bowl until coated.
  • Bring 2 cups broth to simmer in large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add cheese by cupfuls, whisking until each addition is almost melted before adding the next.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chorizo mixture. Thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl; serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 692.3, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 21.2

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