Pumpkin Queso Fundido

Name: Pumpkin Queso Fundido
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams chopped green chiles; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 227 grams dried chorizo, diced; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 8 servings Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 jalapeno pepper (remove seeds for less heat), chopped; 355 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 237 milliliters shredded monterey jack cheese; 473 milliliters shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese; 907 grams sugar pumpkin; 8 servings Tortilla chips, for serving

Pumpkin Queso Fundido might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 581 calories, 28g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of cilantro, jalapeno pepper, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Slice off the top 1 1/2 inches of the pumpkin and discard. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.

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Pumpkin

Seeds

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Oven

Heat the chorizo in a medium pot over medium-high heat until the fat begins to render, about 5 minutes.

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Chorizo

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Pot

Add the jalapeno, green chiles, cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the jalapeno softens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

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Green Chili Pepper

Jalapeno Pepper

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Cumin

All Purpose Flour

Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cheeses. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy, about 3 more minutes.

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Chicken Broth