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“Sizzling Tex-Mex Skillet Snack: A Mouthwatering Delight for Your Fiesta”

This easy-to-make Tex-Mex skillet snack combines the rich flavors of fajita vegetables and spices with a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, this dish will be a hit among friends and loved ones. Enjoy a delicious, aromatic fiesta on your plate with every bite.

Time: Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 12 minutes - Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American

Allergens

Dairy (cheese)

Ingredients

  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby)
  • Optional: tortilla chips or warm tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Dice the bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, and yellow squash into bite sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced vegetables, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices. Cook for about 5 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  4. Reduce heat to low and slowly add the shredded cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted and combined with the vegetable mixture.
  5. Serve immediately on a platter alongside tortilla chips or warm tortillas.

Chef’s Insight

To create a beautiful presentation, use a variety of colors in your vegetables and choose a cheese blend that includes multiple shades of orange and yellow. This will make the dish more visually appealing.

Notes

Serve this dish hot for the best mouthfeel and flavor experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Tex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of American and Mexican culinary traditions, originating in the late 19th century when Texas and Mexico were closely connected. The combination of fajita vegetables with a creamy cheese sauce creates a perfect blend of flavors that represent this rich cultural heritage.