Queso Fundido con Chiles
Michoacán — Mother recipe · en it
A classic of Michoacán cuisine, Queso Fundido con Chiles is a hot and delicious cheese dip served with potato tortillas.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 500 g of cheddar cheese
- 100 g of round cheese
- 100 g of cotija cheese
- 6-8 red peppers
- 2 onions
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- potato tortillas for serving
Method
- Prepare the red peppers by slicing them and sauté them in a pan with butter until they are soft.
- Chop the onions and garlic, then add them to the pan with the peppers. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- In another pan, mix the cheddar cheese, round cheese, and cotija cheese. Add the cream and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Combine the pepper sauce and vegetables with the cheese mixture in the pan, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat over medium heat until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is warm.
- Serve immediately with potato tortillas.
The story
Originally prepared by the farmers of Michoacán, Queso Fundido con Chiles was a way to warm up and enjoy a rich and warm dish during cold days.
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