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Queso Fundido
Queso fundido is a delicious Mexican dish that translates to "melted cheese" in English. It's a very popular appetizer for any Mexican inspired meal or game day spread!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- Freshly fried tortilla chips for serving
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Turn oven to broil.
- Place the poblano peppers on a sheet pan and cook directly under the broiler, turning occasionally, until blackened on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Remove from the oven. Once cool enough to handle, chop and set aside, skin on. Alternatively, you can char the Poblano peppers over an open flame on the stove.
- Adjust oven to 425°F.
- Heat the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and roasted peppers to the skillet and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Shred the various cheeses and top the onion and pepper mixture with the cheese. Add the milk and stir everything to combine.
- Fill a roasting pan or baking dish halfway up with hot water. Place the skillet inside of the water bath and transfer to the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and gooey, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the skillet from the water bath and serve immediately with salsa, guacamole and fresh chips.
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Notes
- I try to make recipes that are always really simple and require easy to find ingredients and equipment. Rarely do I ever call for a water bath but let me tell you - it really makes a difference in this recipe so don't skip it!! The water bath ensures an even cook for the cheese and keeps it from congealing!
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
544mg
(23%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
536IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 536IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.