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ChefRick Baylessis renowned for cookbooks featuring elaborate Mexican recipes. WithMexican Everyday,he's finally published a cookbook for fast weeknight cooking. This simple, 20-minute dip of melted cheese flavored with tomatoes, chiles, onion and a hit of tequila is just the thing to satisfy a sudden craving for something warm, salty and gooey.More Great Mexican Recipes

June 2006

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Credit: © Frances Janisch

Recipe Summary

total:
20 mins
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the diced tomatoes, minced jalapeños, diced onion and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the skillet looks nearly dry, about 2 minutes.

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  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted, about 30 seconds. Quickly transfer thequeso fundidoto a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately, with tortillas or chips.

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