Description
Indulge in the ooey-gooey goodness of Homemade Queso Fundido, a flavorful Mexican-style chorizo and cheese dip perfect for sharing with friends and family. This appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that will disappear quickly!
Ingredients
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Chorizo Mixture:
- 8 oz chorizo sausage (Mexican-style, casing removed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese Blend:
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (or a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges and warm tortillas or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chorizo mixture: Cook the chorizo in a skillet until browned, then add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Assemble: Spread the chorizo mixture in a dish, top with cheeses, and bake until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with tortillas or chips.
Notes
- Queso fundido is best served hot and gooey right out of the oven.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chorizo with sautéed mushrooms or black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
