Mozzarella Casserole With Mushrooms And Smoky Chipotle Chile

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Red onion - sliced (large)
8 oz	227g	Full-flavored mushrooms, such as oysters,
		Shiitakes or practically any wild variety - stemmed (discard
		Woody stems or chop them finely) and slice
2		Canned chipotle chiles - (to 3) - removed from the
		Canning sauce, seeded and thinly sliced
		Salt - to taste
12		Corn tortillas, the fresher the better
		= (store-bought are okay, though homemade
		Will really shine here)
8 oz	227g	Mozzarella, preferably whole milk (but
		Not "fresh" mozzarella which will not
		Melt) or Mexican quesillo cheese - shredded
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Chopped fresh thyme
		= (or 1 generous tspn chopped fresh epazot
		A little freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet (preferably non-stick), heat the oil over medium-high. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softening and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir nearly constantly until they have softened and any juice they release has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the sliced chile, then taste and season with salt, usually about 1/4 teaspoon.

Transfer the mixture to a 9- or 10-inch shallow baking dish, Mexican cazuela or pie plate. Very lightly dampen a clean kitchen towel. Check the tortillas to make sure none are stuck together. Wrap them in the towel, then in foil, sealing the edges tightly. Place in the oven and set the timer for 7 minutes.

When the timer goes off, stir the shredded cheese into the warm mushroom mixture. Set in the oven alongside the tortillas and bake until the cheese is just melted, about 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme or epazote and black pepper and serve without a moment's hesitation, accompanied by the warm tortillas.

This recipe yields 12 soft tacos, serving 6 as an appetizer, 4 as a casual main dish.

Description:

"{Queso Fundido Con Hongos Y Chile Chipotle}"

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - (Show # CL-9513) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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