Description
Indulge in the gooey, cheesy goodness of Homemade Queso Fundido with Mexican chorizo, perfect for dipping tortilla chips or warm tortillas. This easy-to-make appetizer is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Chorizo Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese (or substitute mozzarella)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish & Serving:
- Chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes for garnish (optional)
- Tortilla chips or warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Chorizo: In a skillet, cook chorizo in olive oil until browned. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Remove from heat.
- Layer Cheeses: In an oven-safe dish, layer cheeses and cooked chorizo mixture. Bake until bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes. Serve hot with chips or tortillas.
Notes
- Queso fundido is best served hot and gooey—reheat gently if needed.
- You can swap chorizo for cooked mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
