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Cheesy Melted Cheese

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A quick skillet queso that's perfect for game days, weeknight snacks, or as an appetizer, featuring a melty cheese blend with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Chihuahua) Both melt well; Monterey Jack is milder.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco Adds a tangy, slightly crumbly contrast.
For the Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes Preferably fresh; Roma or vine-ripe, seeded if less juice is desired.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Added at the end for brightness.
  • 1 small jalapeño, minced Adjust to taste; remove seeds to reduce heat.
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For Serving
  • to taste tortilla chips For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the minced garlic and jalapeño. Sauté for about 1½–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes so they warm through and loosen slightly. If tomatoes are very juicy, spoon off excess liquid.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to low. Add the shredded cheese and crumbled queso fresco. Stir gently and continuously until the cheeses melt into a smooth, glossy mixture.
  2. Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve immediately with warm tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Have everything prepped before you heat the pan. For best results, use a silicone or wooden spatula to scrape melted cheese off the bottom as you stir. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat or in the microwave.
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