Mexican Hot Brown

9m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the onion into a small tiny dice.
  2. 2In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk to make a roux.
  4. 4Slowly stir in 1 cup of milk.
  5. 5Add 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. 6Add 2 ounces of canned diced green chilies and half a can of drained canned diced tomatoes.
  7. 7Add 0.5 teaspoon of cumin and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  8. 8Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9Add another 0.25 cup of milk.
  10. 10Add another handful of cheese and mix well.
  11. 11Toast the bread on a flat top.
  12. 12Place toasted bread in a ceramic bowl.
  13. 13Add carnitas to the bowl.
  14. 14Pour cheese sauce over the carnitas and toast.
  15. 15Broil until golden brown.
  16. 16Add a little more carnitas on top and green onions for garnish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carnitas
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1 handful green onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 ounces canned diced green chilies
  • 0.5 can canned diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper

Equipment

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