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Melted Cheese Dip with Tortilla Chips

2.8

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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. Kevin Taylor, chef of Cafe Iguana, Denver, Colorado also offers guacamole with the chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 12

Ingredients

2 pounds Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups beer
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons minced jalapeño chilies
Blue corn tortilla chips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place cheese in large bowl. Add flour and 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 and creamy (do not boil). Stir in cilantro and chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into flameproof baking dish.

    Step 2

    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.

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