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Mexican Fondue
Ingredients
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4
ounces uncooked chorizo sausage, casing removed
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1/2
cup finely chopped yellow onion
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1
- 3
teaspoons minced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1
cup Lager beer or chicken broth
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8
ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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8
ounces Mexican melting cheese, such as queso asadero or Chihuahua,* shredded or crumbled
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1
tablespoon cornstarch
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Dippers, such as tortilla chips, cooked chicken chunks, toasted French bread cubes,** and assorted vegetable chunks (sweet peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan cook chorizo over medium heat until browned. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in chipotle peppers and garlic. Add beer; bring to a simmer.
2. In a large resealable plastic bag combine cheeses and cornstarch. Seal bag; shake to coat cheeses with cornstarch. Add cheeses, a handful at a time, to saucepan, stirring until each addition is melted before adding more. Transfer cheese mixture to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with desired dippers. Makes about 3 cups (twelve 1/4-cup servings).
From the Test Kitchen
- Note *Use additional Monterey Jack or whole milk mozzarella if suitable Mexican cheese is not available.
- Tip **Test Kitchen Tip:To toast bread cubes, place French bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and toasted.
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Made it for a Christmas Day potluck. No one made comments as to good or bad, which to me says it all.
12/26/2009 12:20:07 PM Report AbuseI made this as an appetizer for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it! He took the leftovers to his office and within minutes he asked me email him the recipe because he had gotten NUMEROUS requests from his co-workers. This recipe is delicious!
12/17/2009 09:12:03 AM Report Abuse