queso fundido

Makes 4 servings

Alex Irvine

From Rick Bayless...

ingredients

2 medium fresh Poblano chiles
4 oz chorizo sausage, removed from casings
1 medium onion, chopped
salt
12 corn tortillas
8 oz shredded Chihuahua or other melting cheese such as Jack, Cheddar, or Asadero

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1. Roast the peppers until skin is charred black. Cover with a towel for 15 minutes to steam. Remove the blackened skin. Cut off stem and remove seeds. Chop.
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2. Heat oven to 350°
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In a medium skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add onion and stir frequently until onion is golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in peppers. Season with salt.
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4. Transfer mixture to a 9-10 inch shallow baking dish or pie plate. Cover with cheese.
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5. Bake for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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6. Serve with warm tortillas. Scoop gobs of cheese and meat mixture into tortillas for a tasty appetizer.