"Combining garlic confit, chili oil, and Oaxaca cheese creates a sumptuous cheese dip that balances the creaminess of cheese with the deep, mellow flavors of garlic confit and the spicy kick of chili oil."
Chili Oil & Garlic Confit Oaxaca Cheese Spread
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 14 ounces grated Oaxaca cheese
- 1/2 cup garlic confit
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
In a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add about 2-3 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil from the confit. Add in the shredded Oaxaca cheese. Stir continuously to ensure even melting and prevent sticking.
Step 3
Once the cheese starts melting, mix in the remaining garlic confit and the chili oil.
Step 4
Mix until the cheese is smooth and stretchy.
Step 5
Optional: Transfer to a 10″ cast iron skillet or oven safe dish and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with chopped green onion and diced tomato. Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh bread, or even veggie sticks.