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Chorizo Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido with Chorizo is the best Mexican Cheese Dip made with a blend of Mexican cheeses, smoky, spicy Chorizo and fresh vegetables. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

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 fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 1 jalapeno s , seeds removed finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese , shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar , shredded
  • 1 Lime wedges
  • 1 plum tomato , diced with seeds and pulp removed
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Heat medium cast iron skillet or some other over-safe pan over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat oven broiler to high heat.
  4. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chorizo and vegetable mixture. Don’t attempt to stir it, it will get clumpy.
  5. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
  6. Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime, diced tomatoes, and additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips!
  7. If you tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Vitamin A 795IU (16%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 414mg (41%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% 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.