Description
An irresistible and authentic Mexican appetizer, ‘Queso Fundido with Chorizo’ features bubbly, melted Monterey or Oaxaca cheese topped with savory, spiced chorizo. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gooey dip is baked until golden and served hot with roasted salsa and warm tortillas for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
- 5 oz Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 12 oz Monterey or Oaxaca cheese, grated (about 2 ½ cups)
- 6 flour tortillas or 12 oz tortilla chips, for serving
- 1 ½ cups roasted salsa (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. If the chorizo is lean, add the vegetable oil; otherwise, the fat from the sausage is usually sufficient.
- Add the chorizo to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it is fully cooked and crumbled.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Drain the excess fat or transfer the chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the cooked chorizo for garnish.
- Transfer the remaining cooked chorizo into a shallow oven-proof dish or divide it between two small clay pots (cazuelas).
- Sprinkle the grated Monterey or Oaxaca cheese evenly over the chorizo.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid overcooking, which can make the cheese rubbery.
- Remove from the oven carefully. Garnish with the reserved cooked chorizo.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by roasted salsa and warm flour tortillas or chips.
Notes
- Cheese Choice: Oaxaca cheese provides the most authentic stringy texture, but Monterey Jack is an excellent melting substitute.
- Serve Immediately: Queso Fundido hardens quickly as it cools, so it is best enjoyed right out of the oven.
- Cookware: Using earthenware or cast iron helps retain heat, keeping the cheese melty for longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (with 1 tortilla)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
