Choriqueso
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Choriqueso
Description
This recipe begins by cooking chorizo in a skillet until browned and partially cooked, then adding chopped onions to sauté until translucent. Roasted poblano pepper and fresh tomatoes are stirred in and simmered to meld the flavors. In an ovenproof baking dish, shredded Oaxaca cheese is layered first, topped with the chorizo mixture, and covered with more cheese.
The dish is baked until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, creating a creamy, spicy filling balanced by the sweetness of cooked onions and tomatoes and the smoky roasted pepper flavor. Fresh cilantro adds an herbaceous garnish. The Choriqueso is served immediately with warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips, allowing diners to scoop generous amounts.
Using homemade chorizo offers control over meat quality and spice level, but store-bought varieties from Latin markets work well. If using chorizo links, remove the casing before cooking and drain excess fat to avoid an oily dish. This hearty appetizer or snack highlights a balance of spicy sausage and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chorizo see note
- ½ onion chopped, small, white or yellow
- 1 tomato chopped, medium
- 1 poblano pepper chopped, roasted, or roasted bell pepper
- 8 ounces Oaxaca cheese shredded, melting cheese, such as Chihuahua or Mozzarella
- cilantro leaves chopped; for garnish
- corn tortillas warm, soft, or tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks, until it's browned and halfway cooked through.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté them with the chorizo until the onion is translucent and chorizo is cooked through.
- Add the roasted pepper and tomatoes. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- In a 6-inch ovenproof baking dish, layer half of the cheese evenly on the bottom. Top with a layer of the chorizo mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
- Set the dish on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling around the edges, about 10 minutes.
- Remove and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with chips or tortillas for dipping.
Notes
- Homemade chorizo is recommended for better control of quality and seasoning.
- If using store-bought chorizo links, remove the casing before sautéing and drain excess fat before adding cheese.
- Serving with warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips allows scooping of the melted cheese and chorizo mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 8 | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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