Bayless's Queso Fundido al Tequila

Name: Bayless's Queso Fundido al Tequila
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (3 cups); 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 tablespoons tequila; Kosher salt; 2 medium tomatoes—cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Warm corn tortillas or corn chips, for serving

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Chef Rick Bayless is renowned for cookbooks featuring elaborate Mexican recipes. With Mexican Everyday, he's finally published a cookbook for fast weeknight cooking. This simple, 20-minute dip of melted cheese flavored with tomatoes, chiles, onion and a hit of tequila is just the thing to satisfy a sudden craving for something warm, salty and gooey. More Great Mexican Recipes

Rick Bayless

Updated on January 8, 2020

Bayless's Queso Fundido al Tequila — Photo: © Frances Janisch

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

Ingredients

1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons tequila
Kosher salt
2 medium tomatoes—cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Warm corn tortillas or corn chips, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the diced tomatoes, minced jalapeños, diced onion and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the skillet looks nearly 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 queso fundido to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately, with tortillas or chips.