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Queso Fundido

This queso fundido appetizer is super cheesy, full of flavor and super delicious. It consists of baked cheese that’s mixed with softened onions, garlic and peppers. Serve it with crispy chips and a margarita! Yum! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

Olive oil
  • 6 ounces soyrizo OR pork chorizo removed from casing
  • 1/4 cup red onion peeled and minced
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1/4 canned green chiles chopped (OR 1/2 green bell pepper, diced)
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons milk optional
Garnish:
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 handful cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. To a skillet, set over medium heat, cook the soyrizo or chorizo, breaking it up into crumbles until cooked and fragrant. Remove all of it and transfer it to a small bowl. If needed, add a teaspoon or two of olive oil. Next, add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet; add a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add most of the chorizo/soyrizo back to the skillet (reserving about 1/4 cup for the topping) to the skillet. Mix it all up and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Pour in the shredded cheese and milk. Give it a loose mix and spread it into an even layer.
  5. Transfer to the oven to bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheesy and melty.
  6. When it comes out of the oven, top it with the remaining chorizo/soyrizo, avocado and sprinkling of cilantro. Serve with chips.

Notes

  • Tips and Tricks:
  • Equipment:
  • Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet | Food Processor | Box Grater | Measuring Cups | Measuring Spoons | 
  • Use blocks of cheese vs. pre-shredded cheese. Cheese that is pre-shredded usually is coated in stabilizers in order to prevent clumping. I find that blocks of cheese results in a much cheesier queso fundido.
  • To shred cheese quickly, use a food processor with the cheese grater insert. It grates in literally under 1 minute. It’s amazing. Of course, if you don’t own a food processor, you can use a box grater, too.

Nutrition Information

Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 667mg (28%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 874IU (17%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 730mg (73%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 667mg 28%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 874IU 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 730mg 73%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.