Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
18 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces uncooked chorizo sausage

  • 1 cup chopped white onion

  • 1 small fresh serrano chile pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for milder flavor)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 cups shredded Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese

  • Assorted toppers such as: pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, and/or sliced radishes

  • 16 soft corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    All ingredients to make queso fundido dip

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  2. Brown chorizo in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet, over medium, 5 to 7 minutes.

    Chorizo browned in a small skillet

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    Recipe Tip

    If you don’t have an 8-inch cast iron skillet, use a small oven-going, broiler-safe skillet. Alternatively, the chorizo, onion, and pepper elements can be prepared on the stovetop and then transferred to a small (1 to 1 1/2 -quart) casserole dish. Add cheese and bake as directed, omitting the broil step.


  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. In the same skillet, add oil if needed and cook onion and chile pepper until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.

    chorizo removed and onions cooked in sausage grease.

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  4. Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of the chorizo and sprinkle with Chihuahua cheese.

     all but 2 tablespoons of the chorizo and Chihuahua cheese added to skillet

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and bubbles, 8 to 10 minutes. If desired, broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until top is beginning to blister.

    Chorizo, onion and cheese mixture baked until bubbly and golden-brown.

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  6. Top with reserved chorizo and desired toppers. Serve with warm tortillas.

    Queso fundido topped with remaining chorizo and served with warm tortillas.

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Chihuahua Cheese

Chihuahua cheese is a Mexican cheese known for how well it melts. It is a mild-flavored white cheese and originates from the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It can also be found labeled at queso menonita in Northern Mexico as it was first produced by Mennonite communities. It is now popular all over Mexico and the United States and often found in the cheese section of large supermarkets. Monterey Jack cheese works as an alternative cheese for the recipe if you can not find Chihuahua cheese.



Nutrition Facts (per serving)

586 Calories
28g Fat
59g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 586
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1028mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 391mg 30%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 307mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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