Pumpkin Queso Fundido Recipes

PUMPKIN QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the chorizo. Using a wooden spoon to break it apart, cook until it is browned and in small crumbles, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to a paper-towel lined plate to drain some of the excess grease.
• Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Stir in the peppers, onions and garlic. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 to 6 minutes. Slowly stream in 1 cup of the half and half, whisking the entire time.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup half and half and cornstarch until no lumps remain to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the saucepan and cook for a minute until the milk thickens. Reduce the heat to low.
• Stir in the grated cheese, one small handful at a time, until melted. Stir in the pumpkin until combined. Transfer the mixture to a crock, larger bowl or a small crockpot with the heat on low.
• Spoon the chorizo on top of the queso, along with the pepitas, cilantro, peppers and a sprinkling of cotija cheese. Serve immediately with chips!

QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cook the chorizo in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it renders, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, serrano and garlic and continue cooking until the chorizo is crisp and the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the mixture from the skillet and transfer to a bowl. Toss the cheeses with the flour in a separate bowl.
• Add the beer to the skillet, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Whisking constantly, add the cheese mixture a little bit at a time, whisking until smooth and well blended. Stir in the beans, chiles and chorizo mixture.
• Place the skillet in the oven and cook until the queso is hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Garnish with scallions and tomato and serve with tortilla chips.

PUMPKIN QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Slice off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp. I like to save the seeds for roasting and discard the pulp.
• Place the pumpkin and its lid on a microwave-safe plate, pour 1 tablespoon of water inside, then microwave for 12-15 minutes, until tender. Let the pumpkin cool slightly, then move to a baking dish.
• In a medium pot, cook the diced smoked turkey and diced jalapeno in the olive oil over medium heat until the jalapeno is beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the green chiles, cayenne, and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the pot, stirring to coat the turkey and peppers and cook until the flour is just toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Pour in the chicken broth and wine. Bring to a simmer and stir until smooth.
• With the mixture just barely simmering, whisk the cheeses into the broth, about ½ cup at a time, waiting for the cheese to melt before adding more.
• When all the cheese has been incorporated and the dip is smooth, ladle the cheese dip into the pumpkin in the baking dish.
• Bake the pumpkin with its lid on for 10 minutes.
• Serve with tortilla chips. Be sure to scoop some pumpkin along with the cheese dip.

QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• In a skillet, dry roast the pumpkin seeds for 5 minutes or until they finish popping. Let cool.
• Combine pumpkin seeds in a blender with the epazote, garlic, tomatilllos, lettuce, cilantro, poblano, 1 tablespoon olive oil, stock and salt and puree.
• Cut cheese into 4 slices and put a slice in each of 4 gratin dishes. Brush tops of cheese with 2 tablespoons olive oil and then place under the broiler and broil until brown and bubbly (5 minutes).
• Pour pumpkin pesto around the cheese and serve with tortilla chips (it is pretty with the colored chips).

PUMPKIN QUESO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in stock and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheese, pumpkin and seasonings until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips and if desired, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro.

QUESO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• In a medium skillet or a flame-proof gratin dish over moderate-high heat, cook chorizo until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving any rendered fat in pan.
• Stir in olive oil and jalapeño. Cook for 1 minute. Add cheese, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and chorizo and serve hot from pan with tortillas for scooping up mixture.

QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHORIZO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Crumble the chorizo into a large pan over high heat and cook until the fat has rendered and the chorizo caramelized and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and arrange the tortillas on top of the chorizo to warm.
• Meanwhile, tear the cheese by hand into a small baking dish. Season the cheese with salt, if needed. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with the chorizo.
• Serve the queso fundido with the warmed tortillas.
• Enjoy!