Tequila Spiked Queso Dip
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Serves: 10
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces fresh chorizo, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, finely diced
  • 2 - 2½ cups of a various sweet peppers in a variety of colors (cubanelle, pardon, anaheim, poblano)
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon tequila, preferably gold
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces white Cheddar, grated
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese
  • Sprinkle of chili powder
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
  1. In a frying pan on medium high heat, brown chopped chorizo (approx 8 minutes). Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate to drain. And pour off any excess fat.
  2. Add the onion and assorted peppers to pan and saute until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Add ¼ cup tequila and cook a few minutes more until tequila is reduced and peppers are browned.
  4. Meanwhile, add tablespoon of tequila to the diced tomatoes and let them marinate for a few minutes.
  5. Build the dip with the ⅓ cheddar and monterey jack cheese on the bottom, add ½ the chorizo, and veggie mixture, add more cheese, add the remaining chorizo and veggies, and add remaining cheese along with the parmesan on the top. Cook in the oven for approximately 15-20 minutes until the cheese begins to brown (check it after 10 minutes).
  6. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and green onions before serving with tortilla chips.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2016/10/30/tequila-spiked-queso-dip/