Queso Con Tequila Recipes

QUESO DIP WITH TEQUILA BY RICK BAYLESS

Steps:

• 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.

QUESO CON TEQUILA

Steps:

• Slow Cooker Method:
• Combine all ingredients, except cilantro, in a 4-quart slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot garnished with cilantro and tortilla chips alongside. Also tastes great over baked potatoes.
• Stove Top Method:
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, add salsa and tequila. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Pour mixture into serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

QUESADILLAS CON QUESO

Steps:

• Place masa and salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly mix in water until you reach a doughy consistency. Using 1-ounce from mixture, roll into a ball. By hand, slap the dough and form a tortilla (about 5-inches in diameter, 1/8-inch thick). If you have a tortilla press, place 1 ounce masa ball and lightly press down and make a tortilla. Repeat with remaining mixture.
• Combine the cheeses and set aside.
• To cook tortilla, place it on a griddle or comal that is about 250 degrees F. When tortilla is slightly brown, flip tortilla over and cook the other side. When both sides are almost done, place cheese mixture on 1 tortilla and cover with the other one, making a quesadilla. Cook until the cheese melts. Cut quesadilla into quarters and serve with chipotle salsa and a sprig of cilantro.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place tomatoes, onions and garlic in a small roasting pan. Coat with olive oil and roast until charred and blistered, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Place in blender with remaining ingredients. Do not puree, but leave a little chunky for texture.

FABULOUS CHILE CON QUESO SOUP (TORTILLA)

Steps:

• Cook onion in butter over moderately-low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally until onion is softened. Add chilies and tomatoes. Cook mixture 8 to 10 minutes over moderate heat until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cream cheese. Maintain moderate-to-low heat until cream cheese melts.
• Stir in chicken broth, half-and-half, lemon juice, spices and chicken (if using). Heat soup over moderate heat until hot, but do not boil.
• Sprinkle tortilla strips, green onions and Monterey Jack cheese over individual servings.

QUESO CON TEQUILA (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 4 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except cilantro, and mix thoroughly.
• Cover and cook on LOW setting for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Stir and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.