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Queso Fundido
TOTAL TIME40 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4
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About this RecipeQueso Fundido features melted cheese and Smithfield ground pork, brought together with a hint of chipotle seasoning for gentle heat and depth. A warm, shareable dish best served with tortillas or chips.
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Ingredients
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1 lb. All Natural Fresh Ground Pork 85/15
 
6 oz. shredded mexican blend cheese
 
16 oz. Reduced fat cream cheese
 
1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chili powder
 
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
 
1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Beat cream cheese and chipotle chile powder together until creamy; spread in bottom of 9"x9" baking pan.
2.
Cook ground pork in skillet over medium-high heat until well browned; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix.
3.
Spoon ground pork over cream cheese. Top with salsa and Mexican cheese blend.
4.
Bake at 350ºF. for 15 minutes until cheese on top is melted. Serve warm with tortillas or chips for dipping.
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