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Queso Fundido

A fabulous appetizer with layers of ooey, gooey cheese and spicy chorizo sausage.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 710 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chorizo sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • cilantro to garnish
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a medium skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until completely browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the grease and add the onion and jalapeños to the pan and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the sausage back to the pan, stirring to combine with the onion mixture.
  4. In an 8-inch cast iron skillet, place ¼ of the shredded cheese, then layer with one-third of of the sausage mixture. Repeat twice more, then top with the remaining shredded cheese. Place in the oven and bake until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. (Be careful not to over-bake, as the cheese will become firm on top and it will be difficult to scoop it out with chips!) Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 710kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 159mg (53%) Sodium 1357mg (57%) Potassium 384mg (11%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1080IU (22%) Vitamin C 10.3mg (11%) Calcium 843mg (84%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 710

% Daily Value*

Calories 710kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 1357mg 57%
Potassium 384mg 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1080IU 22%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11%
Calcium 843mg 84%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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