Queso Dip With Tequila By Rick Bayless

Total Time: 11 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 1 onion, 1/4 inch dice
• salt
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded (3 cups)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. add teh tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, and a large pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat. stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. add the tequila and cook, stirring frequently, until the pan looks dry, about 2 minutes.
• 2 reduce the heat to low. add the cheese and cook, stirring constantly until fully melted, about 30 seconds. quickly transfer the cheeese dip to a serving bowl. sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately with hips.