Best Rick Baylesss Queso Fundido Recipes

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

Melted Mozzarella Casserole with Mushrooms and Smoky Chipotle Chile (Queso Fundido) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Yield Enough for 12 soft tacos, serv

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1 medium red onion, sliced
6 to 8 ounces full-flavored mushrooms, such as shiitakes, oysters or practically any wild variety, stemmed (discard woody stems or finely chop them) and sliced (you'll have about 2 generous cups)
2 to 3 canned chipotle chiles en adobo, seeded and thinly sliced
Salt
12 corn tortillas, the fresher the better (store-bought are okay, but homemade will really shine here)
8 ounces mozzarella, preferably whole-milk (but not "fresh" mozzarella, which will not melt) or Mexican quesillo, shredded (you'll have about 2 cups)
A generous 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or generous 1 teaspoon chopped fresh epazote
A little black pepper, preferably freshly ground

Steps:

The mushroom mixture: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), heat the oil over medium-high. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softening and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir nearly constantly until they have softened and any juice they release has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the sliced chiles, then taste and season with salt, usually about 1/4 teaspoon. Transfer the mixture to a 9- or 10-inch shallow baking dish, Mexican cazuela or pie plate.
Finishing the queso fundido: Very lightly dampen a clean kitchen towel. Check the tortillas to make sure none are stuck together. Wrap them in the towel, then in foil, sealing the edges tightly. Place in the oven and set the timer for 7 minutes. When the timer goes off, stir the shredded cheese into the warm mushroom mixture. Set in the oven alongside the tortillas and bake until the cheese is just melted, about 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the thyme or epazote and black pepper and serve without a moment's hesitation, accompanied by warm tortillas.