Jalisco’s famed melted cheese dish, queso fundido, is better known as “queso flameado” in the northern state of Chihuahua. For a spectacular presentation, dim the lights and flambé it at the table. Serve with warm tortillas or crispy tostada chips or as an accompaniment to grilled meats for a heartier meal. Chile con queso in vintage painted clay cazuela. Recipe by Lucinda Hutson.
Excerpt from ¡Viva Tequila!: Cocktails, Cooking, and Other Agave Adventures by Lucinda Hutson (Copyright © 1995 and 2013 by Lucinda Hutson) used by permission of the University of Texas Press. For more information visit www.utexaspress.com.