Tequila Infused Chili Dip for Cinco de Mayo

02 May 2016 by admin in Cuisine, Decorating, General, Pleasure, Products, Spirits

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and here’s a tasty way to celebrate the holiday. For anyone looking for a unique way to eat and drink, while paying homage to the holiday, Hormel Chili just found the best way for  you to enjoy both with “The Queso Fundido Con Chili a la Tequila.” This dish is an original recipe by Hormel, that incorporates 10 ingredients including a half cup of tequila!

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THE QUESO FUNDITO CON CHILI A LA TEQUILA

·         1 tablespoon olive oil
·         1 small red onion, diced
·          2 cloves garlic, minced
·         1 poblano pepper, diced
·         1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
·         ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
·         ½ cup tequila
·         1 (15-ounce) can Hormel® chili
·         1 (8-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
·         1 (8-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
·         ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
·         Garnish: jalapeño slices, corn tortillas

·         COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 400°F.
In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Sauté onion and next 4 ingredients until softened.
Remove from heat, stir in tequila, return to heat and cook 2 minutes or until reduced by half.
Stir in chili, remove from heat and sprinkle evenly with cheese.
Gently stir and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Sprinkle with cilantro and garnish with jalapeño slices, if desired.
Serve in martini glass with corn tortillas.

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