Green Chile Cheese Fideo

Here’s a delicious Green Chile Cheese Fideo recipe – a cozy, flavorful twist on the classic Mexican noodle dish, using roasted green chile and melty cheese for a creamy, savory finish.

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🌶️ Green Chile Cheese Fideo Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min

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🧂 Ingredients:

• 7 oz (1 package) fideo pasta (or break vermicelli/thin spaghetti into 1-inch pieces)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup roasted green chile, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  (Use Hatch green chile for authenticity; can sub canned green chile in a pinch)

• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend

• Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Toast the Fideo:

   • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

   • Add the fideo and toast until golden brown, stirring often (about 3–4 minutes). Be careful not to burn.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

   • Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, 3–5 minutes.

   • Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. Add Sauce & Simmer:

   • Pour in the tomato sauce, broth, chopped green chile, and cumin.

   • Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

4. Cook the Pasta:

   • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

   • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add a splash more broth if it dries out too fast.

5. Add Cheese:

   • Once pasta is cooked, turn off the heat.

   • Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.

   • Taste and season with salt and pepper.

6. Serve:

   • Spoon into bowls and top with extra cheese or your favorite garnishes.