Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Queso Flameado (Flaming Cheese)
Cuisine: Mexican Type: Appetizer Serves: 4
Source:
Saveur, Aug/Sep 2003
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Serving Suggestions:
Serve with warm tortillas.
Ingredients:
2 oz. loose Mexican style chorizo
1 small peeled onion, in thin slices
1/2 diced tomato
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 tbs. 151 proof rum
Flour tortillas

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Fry the chorizo in a medium skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.

3. Add onion, sliced into rings, and diced tomato. Cook until onions are soft, 8-10 minutes, set aside.

4. Put the 4 cups of cheese into a small cast-iron skillet, bake until melted, 12-15 minutes.

5. Spoon chorizo mixture over cheese. Pour the tablespoon of rum over cheese and flame.

6. Serve with tortillas.

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2003-08-01