Queso Fundido Recipe
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Queso Fundido Recipe
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Queso Fundido is an easy Mexican appetizer made of chopped vegetables, cilantro, chile powder and shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 large white onion diced
- 4 peppadews diced **See note
- 1/2 cup cilantro plus 1 tablespoon for garnish, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño finely diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime wedged
- tortilla chips
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Instructions
- Heat medium cast iron skillet over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
- While cast iron skillet and oil are heating, toss cheese and flour together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- When oil has heated add diced white onion, diced peppadews, 1/2 cup cilantro, diced jalapeno and chili powder. Stir for approximately 5 minutes, or until vegetables or soft. Remove from heat.
- Preheat broiler and place oven shelf 4-5 inches away from heating mechanism.
- Add cheese and flour mixture directly to the cast iron skillet. Arrange in an even layer and attempt to stir into vegetables. It might get a little stringy and clump, at which point, just leave it alone.
- Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
- Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy your Queso Fundido con Verduras!
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Notes
- Peppadews can be found in the Olive Bar section of your grocery store. They are generally already pitted and marinated in olive oil. Drain and pat dry before using. If you are unable to find them, substitute red bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
346mg
(35%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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