Post by chief_cook2 on Aug 13, 2005 7:00:07 GMT -6
MELTED CHEESE DIP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS
For this dip, based on the Mexican queso fundido, you will need to use
a flameproof dish set over candles or Sterno to keep the cheese melted.
2 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups beer
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 t. minced jalapeño chilies
Blue corn tortilla chips
Place cheese in large bowl. Add flour, toss to coat. Bring beer to
boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 handful of
cheese to beer; stir constantly until cheese melts. Repeat with
remaining cheese; stir until thick & creamy (do not boil). Stir in
cilantro & chilies. Season with salt & pepper. Pour in flameproof
baking dish. If desired, preheat broiler. Broil cheese dip until top
is golden, about 2 minutes. Set dish over candles or Sterno on serving
table.
Serve with tortilla chips.12 Servings
For this dip, based on the Mexican queso fundido, you will need to use
a flameproof dish set over candles or Sterno to keep the cheese melted.
2 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups beer
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 t. minced jalapeño chilies
Blue corn tortilla chips
Place cheese in large bowl. Add flour, toss to coat. Bring beer to
boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add 1 handful of
cheese to beer; stir constantly until cheese melts. Repeat with
remaining cheese; stir until thick & creamy (do not boil). Stir in
cilantro & chilies. Season with salt & pepper. Pour in flameproof
baking dish. If desired, preheat broiler. Broil cheese dip until top
is golden, about 2 minutes. Set dish over candles or Sterno on serving
table.
Serve with tortilla chips.12 Servings