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Chorizo Queso Potato Skins

The next time you're entertaining or just treating yourself to an indulgent snack, consider making these Chorizo Queso Potato Skins your feature presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 497 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • knife
  • stove
  • spoon
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz white cheddar
  • 8 oz monterey jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 scallions
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 6 oz chorizo
  • 1 jalapeño
  • ¾ cup beer
  • Pico de gallo by taste, for serving

For the potatoes:

  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt by taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the cheddar and the monterey jack cheese in a big bowl together with the flour, stir with a spoon and leave it aside.
    8 oz white cheddar, 8 oz monterey jack cheese, 1 tbsp flour
  • On a chopping board cut the scallions into small pieces together with the cilantro.
    2 scallions, ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • In a pan over medium heat add some olive oil and when it is hot enough place the chorizo without casing. You can crumble it in the pan with the spoon or you can do it aside and place it in the pan like that. Fry it for a few minutes and when it’s done take it out of the pan and place it aside.
    3-4 tbsp olive oil, 6 oz chorizo
  • In the same pan add some more olive oil if needed and add the onion, chopped jalapeño, cilantro, and kosher salt. Fry it for a minute or two and add the beer. Stir and cook until the liquid is gone and add the cheese mixture. Add the previously fried sausage and cook until the cheese is melted. You can serve it like this decorated with pico de gallo.
    Pinch of kosher salt, 1 jalapeño, 2 tbsp olive oil, ¾ cup beer
  • Take the potatoes and make some holes with a fork. Place them in a microwave and cook for 5 minutes. Then place them in a baking pan and bake for another 15 minutes or until they get soft at 425°F (220°C).
    6 medium potatoes
  • Take them out of the oven, cut each potato in half and take out the center using a spoon. Lay them back in the baking pan drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Fill the potatoes with the cheese mixture. Decorate with fresh cilantro.
    Pico de gallo, Salt

Nutrition

Serving: 2potatoesCalories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 20gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 367mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 435mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chorizo, chorizo queso potato skins, potato skins, sausage
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