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Skillet Queso with Polidori Chorizo

10 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes
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Ingredients:
  • 5 strips Thick cut Applewood bacon diced fine
  • 1 whole Small yellow onion dices small
  • 1 pound Polidori Chorizo Sausage
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 whole Jalapeño pepper cleaned, halved, diced small
  • 1 pinch Cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 6 fluid ounces Mexican Crema
  • 2 cups Queso Asadero shredded
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • Roasted tomatoes for garnish
  • Chopped Cilantro for garnish
  • Tri-color tortilla chips for serving
Directions:
  • Heat your Cast iron skillet on high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium high.
  • Add the Polidori chorizo, bacon and onions to pan and sauté until sausage is fully cooked, bacon fat has rendered and onions start to caramelize. Approx. 5-7 minutes.
  • Carefully and using heat proof gloves, remove the skillet and drain 90% of the fat.
  • Place back on the heat.
  • Add the cream and ALL cheese.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning and adjust as needed, to add more fire use some Fire Salt.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until all cheese is melted and mixture starts to bubble.
  • Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • For an extra kick of heat, sprinkle some Fire Salt on top of the mixture.
  • Garnish as desired with roasted tomatoes and cilantro.