Queso Fundido (Mark Bittman) Recipe

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Queso Fundido (Mark Bittman)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°; roast chile in a dry skillet over medium heat (or over an open flame), turning to brown on all sides; cool it, then peel, seed, stem, and chop.
  2. Liberally butter a 9-inch gratin dish or similar baking dish and put it in the oven.
  3. Meanwhile, add the oil to a large skillet; turn heat to med-high.
  4. Add in onion; cook/stir occasionally, until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add in the chile and chorizo; cook/stir occasionally, until the choirzo is cooked through, about 5 minutes; drain oil from pan.
  6. Layer the cheese across the bottom of the heated gratin dish and sprinkle the chorizo mixture on top.
  7. Bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
  8. Scoop the hot melted cheese and chorizo into warm tortillas and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.57 Kcal (1376 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.27g 25%
Cholesterol 24.7mg 8%
Sodium 945.08mg 39%
Potassium 175.72mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.35g 10%
Sugars 6.1g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.08g 20%
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 29.5mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 84.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.49 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.04g 25%
Cholesterol 12.22mg 8%
Sodium 467.37mg 39%
Potassium 86.9mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.5g 10%
Sugars 3.02g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 20%
Protein 7.42g 30%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 41.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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