Oven-Baked Green Chile Goat Cheese Queso
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips of turkey bacon
- 1 small can of green chiles
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
- 1 large log of herbed goat cheese
- 1/2 – 1 cup shredded firm goat cheese (I used goat gouda)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Heat a large skillet to medium, and add a little olive oil to the pan.
- When the oil is warm, add the turkey bacon, mushrooms, and green chiles.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked and the bacon is slightly crisp.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar and season well with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the soft herbed goat cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish, and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set and bubbly.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and smoked paprika. Serve warm with tortilla chips.