Bench Dishes Up a Treat

Hainey and Knox looked good; Robbie made his field goal.

It was a good night as da Bears beat the Browns 24-14 while I munched on some delish Queso Fundido. It's quick and easy to make and is a great tailgate or arm chair treat. So while Bears management is culling the roster to the final 53, dip in to this monstrous cheese dip.

Queso Fundido

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp. lard or bacon fat

1/3 cup well-drained canned tomatoes

1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped

1 mild fresh green chile pepper, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/8 tsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. salt

1/2 cup queso fresco

1/4 cup Chihuahua cheese

2 oz. chorizo sausage

Flour tortillas or Nacho chips

Sliced jalapeno pepper for garnish

Preparation:

1. Heat lard in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

2, Add the next five ingredients and saute until tender.

3. Stir in the sugar and salt.

4. Gently melt the cheese in a double boiler over medium heat or in the microwave until the cheese is just melted and combined.

5. Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

6. Add the meat to the cheese mixture.

7. Stir in the tomato mixture and heat thoroughly. Pour into a stoneware crock or au gratin pan. Garnish with sliced jalapenos.

Serve with a serving spoon and warm flour tortillas or nacho chips.

To eat, scoop a little of the mixture unto the middle of a tortilla, roll up and fold in the edges.

It's okay to eat with your fingers.