Queso fundido (Mexican cheese fondue) with hot potato skins

Prep
10m
Cook
2h
serves
6
Queso fundido (Mexican cheese fondue) with hot potato skins
Queso fundido (Mexican cheese fondue) with hot potato skins
Queso fundido (Mexican cheese fondue) with hot potato skins
This spicy version of cheese fondue is perfect for Mexican-themed parties.

Ingredients (10)

  • 6 waxy potatoes (such as pontiac or desiree), scrubbed (unpeeled)
  • 90ml olive oil, plus extra to brush
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 chorizo, casing removed, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) grated cheddar
  • 1 1/4 cups (125g) grated mozzarella
  • 3 teaspoons cornflour
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups (310ml) lager
  • Handful coriander leaves, chopped

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven to 190°C. To make potato skins, prick potatoes all over with a fork and brush with oil. Place on a baking tray and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • 2.
    Cut the potatoes in half lengthways, then, using a spoon, scoop out the centre to create a hollow shell shape (the potato can be reserved to make mash). Combine paprika and 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl, then brush over the potato skins and bake for a further 15-20 minutes until crisp.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add chorizo and fry, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Drain chorizo on paper towel, reserving oil.
  • 4.
    To make the queso fundido, place the cheddar, mozzarella and cornflour in a bowl and toss to coat. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the beer and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Reduce heat to low, then gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly until melted.
  • 5.
    Sprinkle the queso fundido with chorizo and coriander. Drizzle over the reserved chorizo oil, then serve with the potato skins.
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