Melted Mozzarella Casserole With Mushrooms And Smoky Chipotle Chile Queso Fundido Recipes

MOZZARELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip each slice of mushroom in the salad dressing, then into the bread crumbs. Layer the coated mushroom slices into a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour in any remaining dressing (or even more if you like), and sprinkle with any remaining breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
• Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

QUESO FUNDIDO CON HONGOS Y CHILE CHIPOTLE (MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND SMOKY CHIPOTLE CHILE)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet (preferably non-stick), heat the oil over medium-high. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softening and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir nearly constantly until they have softened and any juice they release has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the sliced chile, then taste and season with salt, usually about 1/4 teaspoon. Transfer the mixture to a 9- or 10-inch shallow baking dish, Mexican cazuela or pie plate. Very lightly dampen a clean kitchen towel. Check the tortillas to make sure none are stuck together. Wrap them in the towel, then in foil, sealing the edges tightly. Place in the oven and set the timer for 7 minutes. When the timer goes off, stir the shredded cheese into the warm mushroom mixture. Set in the oven alongside the tortillas and bake until the cheese is just melted, about 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme or epazote and black pepper and serve without a moment's hesitation, accompanied by the warm tortillas.

MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHIPOTLE CHILE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), heat the oil over medium-high.
• Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softening and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and stir nearly constantly until they have softened and any juice they release has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
• Stir in the sliced chiles, then taste and season with salt, usually about 1/4 teaspoon.
• Transfer the mixture to a 9- or 10-inch shallow baking dish, like a pie plate.
• Very lightly dampen a clean kitchen towel.
• Check the tortillas to make sure none are stuck together.
• Wrap them in the towel, then in foil, sealing the edges tightly.
• Place in the oven and set the timer for 7 minutes.
• When the timer goes off, stir the shredded cheese into the warm mushroom mixture.
• Set in the oven alongside the tortillas and bake until the cheese is just melted, about 5 minutes longer.
• Sprinkle with the thyme and black pepper and serve without a moment's hesitation, accompanied by warm tortillas.

MUSHROOM CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; stir in onion, sweet peppers, and green bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add green chiles and stewed tomatoes; cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
• Whisk soy milk and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended. Add flour, cilantro, oregano, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Blend very well with the whisk until most of the lumps are gone.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend on top of pepper mixture in the casserole. Pour in egg mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a fork inserted in the middle comes out clean and the top and sides are just beginning to crisp, about 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

MUSHROOM CASSEROLE WITH ANCHO CHILE AND EPAZOTE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, preheat the broiler. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet 4 inches below the heat. Broil until blackened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and broil the other side. Let cool and peel. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chile ancho and press it flat with a metal spatula until it cracks and blisters, about 45 seconds. Repeat on the other side, then place in a bowl. Cover the chili with boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain.
• Place the tomatoes, chile ancho, garlic, chipotle and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth, and strain through a medium-mesh sieve. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sauce and boil quickly, stirring constantly, until thick. Add the broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Heat a grill until medium-hot, or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the mushrooms with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Grill or saute in batches until slightly softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Coat the onion slices with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and grill or saute in batches until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Separate into rings.
• Add the mushrooms, onions and epazote to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and serve with warm tortillas.

TRADITIONAL QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• In a pie plate, spray lightly with cooking spray and drizzle lightly with oil.
• Spread Picco De Gallo and chorizo (opt) in pie pan.
• Layer Chihuahua Cheese (and quesidilla cheese) on top.
• Place in over until cheese is throughly melted (place under broiler to brown a slight bit).
• Serve in warm torillas.

QUESO FUNDIDO WITH SAUSAGE AND CHIPOTLE CHILIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté sausages and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking up clumps of sausage with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 teaspoon chipotle chilies. Transfer mixture to 9-inch-diameter baking dish. Mix cheese and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 teaspoon chipotle chilies in medium bowl. Sprinkle cheese mixture over sausage mixture. Bake casserole 10 minutes.
• Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Place tortillas in oven to heat through. Continue to bake casserole until cheese bubbles, about 10 minutes.
• Serve casserole with warm tortillas.

QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHILIES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add poblano chili and garlic and sauté until chili begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-low heat). Transfer cast-iron skillet to barbecue rack. Add cheese to hot mushroom mixture. Stir until cheese melts and mixture begins to bubble, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle green onions and jalapeño chili over. Serve immediately with corn chips.