Queso Fundido With Tequila by Rick Bayless

• servings: 3 items
• total time: 11 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice

2 jalapenos, seeded and minced

1 onion, 1/4 inch dice

salt

2 tablespoons tequila

1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

tortilla chips

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add teh tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat. stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the pan looks 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 cheeese dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately with hips.

Nutrition

• Calories: 178
• Total Fat: 13.9
• Saturated Fat: 7.6
• Cholesterol: 33.8
• Sodium: 206.2
• Total Carbohydrate: 4
• Dietary Fiber: 0.9
• Total Sugars: 2.2
• Protein: 9.9