| queso Flameado source: los Barrios Family Cookbook 1/4 Pound Chorizo (mexican Sausage), Casings Removed 1/2 Onion, Thinly Sliced 1 Small Tomato, Diced 1/4 Cup Sliced Mushrooms (optional) 1 Serrano Chile, Minced (optional) 2 Cups Shredded Queso Chihuahua Or Monterey Jack Cheese 2 Tablespoons 151-proof Liquor, Such As Everclear corn Or Flour Tortillas, Heated preheat The Oven To 350 Degrees F. brown The Sausage In A Large Skillet Over Medium Heat, 5 To 6 Minutes. Pour Off The Fat. Add The Onion, Tomato And Mushrooms And/or Chile, If Using, And Sauté Until Softened, 3 To 4 Minutes. Remove From The Heat. meanwhile, Spread The Cheese In A Small Baking Dish And Bake For 5 To 10 Minutes, Until Completely Melted. Remove From The Oven. pour The Chorizo Mixture Over The Cheese. Pour The Liquor Over The Top, And Using A Long Match, Carefully Ignite The Liquor - The Flames Will Die Down In 30 To 40 Seconds. Serve With Corn Or Flour Tortillas By Placing The Cheese Inside Each Tortilla And Folding Them Over To Form A Taco. makes 2 To 4 Servings. |