Chorizo Queso Fundido
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Chorizo Queso Fundido
Description
The recipe starts by cooking chorizo with diced white onion, green and red bell peppers, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and chili powder until the vegetables are tender and the chorizo is fragrant. This combination creates a spicy, smoky base that complements the rich cheeses.
After adding the shredded pepper jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, the mixture is broiled until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. The result is a warm, stretchy cheese layer over the textured meat and vegetable filling. Fresh lime juice and diced plum tomatoes with some cilantro finish the dish, adding brightness and fresh flavor contrast.
This dip is served hot with tortilla chips for scooping, making it suitable for sharing as an appetizer or snack during gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup chorizo ,cooked and crumbled or chopped
- 2 tablespoons white onion , diced
- 2 tablespoons green bell pepper , diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper , diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed finely diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese , shredded
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 lime wedges
- 1 plum tomato , diced with seeds and pulp removed
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat medium cast iron skillet or some other over-safe pan over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
- Add chorizo, white onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and chili powder. Sauté until soft, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat oven broiler to high heat.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over chorizo and vegetable mixture. Don’t attempt to stir it, it will get clumpy.
- Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
- Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime, diced tomatoes, and additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips!
- If you tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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