Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 1/2 cup (cheddar, shredded)
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 large white onion (diced)
  • 4 peppadews (diced **See note)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (plus 1 tablespoon for garnish, chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno (finely diced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lime (wedged)
  • Tortilla chips

Instruction

  • Heat medium cast iron skillet over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
  • While cast iron skillet and oil are heating, toss cheese and flour together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • When oil has heated add diced white onion, diced peppadews, 1/2 cup cilantro, diced jalapeno and chili powder. Stir for approximately 5 minutes, or until vegetables or soft. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat broiler and place oven shelf 4-5 inches away from heating mechanism.
  • Add cheese and flour mixture directly to the cast iron skillet. Arrange in an even layer and attempt to stir into vegetables. It might get a little stringy and clump, at which point, just leave it alone.
  • Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
  • Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy your Queso Fundido con Verduras!