Queso Flameado
(from cscnfa’s recipe box)
Kacey leaves out the picante sauce and adds green pepper – about ΒΌ of a large one, diced very small. Mom made this here for us and it was delicious!
Source: Kacey
Categories: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb. Mexican sausage (chorizo), casing removed, crumbled
- 1 sm. onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 c. picante sauce
- 4 c. (1 lb.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Avocado slices
- Tomato slices
Directions
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Brown sausage in small skillet; remove to paper towels with slotted spoon. Drain all but teaspoon drippings from skillet; add onion and cook until tender.
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Return sausage to skillet; add tomatoes and picante sauce. Simmer 15 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
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In a 9 inch baking dish, arrange 2 cups of the cheese. Top with sausage mixture; cover with remaining cheese.
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Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Garnish with avocado and tomato slices and serve immediately with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.