Queso “Fun”dido

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I’ve been blessed with the best co-workers. They love food, they love drinks and they love football. That pretty much sums it up! Last Sunday, the said peeps, and I, congregated to celebrate the three aforementioned things that bind us together. I was making the mojitos and the queso fundido.

Queso fundido aka queso flameado  is basically just flambeed (heated) cheese with lots of good things thrown into the mix. Here’s my version:

chopped red pepper, green pepper, and sweet onions, roughly about a cup each
chopped red pepper, green pepper, and sweet onions, roughly about a cup each
Sauté breakfast sausage of choice. I used tomato and basil sausage from Whole Foods. If I was making this for D, i would be using turkey sausage.
Sauté breakfast sausage of choice. I used tomato and basil sausage from Whole Foods. If I was making this for D, i would be using turkey sausage. Use about a pound.

Drain as much oil as you can. Remember that this will be mixed with cheese and you do have loved ones who would hate to have your arteries clogging shut.

By the way, who loves the personalized stone tile in the background with my name on it? My amazing sister had that made for me. She ordered it from Etsy. I am afraid to go to that website. My credit card might have a heart attack.

Saute for about 5 minutes, just until soft.
Saute for about 5 minutes, just until soft.
I use a mix of Monterey and Sharp Cheddar, about one pound total
I use a mix of Monterey and Sharp Cheddar, about one pound total
Make a abed of cheese at bottom of pan, followed by the sausage and peppers. Do this twice.
Make a bed of cheese at bottom of pan, followed by the sausage and peppers. Do this twice.
Top layer should be cheese
Top layer should be cheese

The iron skillet I’m using is 12 inches. You can actually use a any cake pan, basically anything that can go into an oven.

Bake at 400, for about 8-10 minutes.
Bake at 400, for about 8-10 minutes.

It is an absolute must to serve hot. Otherwise, why even call it flambeed cheese, right?  Seriously, cheese can harden and it won’t be as good, as soon as it gets cold. This should have been topped with chopped tomatoes and cilantro but I forgot, in my rush to have everyone grab their share while it’s still hot. Pair with mojito and you’ve got yourself a party!!!

It was a fun  Sunday. Too bad the stupid Houston Texans lost. I’m so over that team…

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