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Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido. Melty cheese loaded up with spicy chorizo, green chiles, Pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for serving with tortilla chips for a fun appetizer.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 oz pkg pork chorizo
  • ⅓ cup onion miced
  • 1 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded (can sub with mozzarella if needed)
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Pico de Gallo
  • ¼ cup cilantro diced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400℉.
  2. Cook the chorizo: heat a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Break apart the chorizo while it cooks.
  3. Saute Onion: After chorizo is cooked, add the diced green chiles and onion and cook until onion is softened and translucent. 
  4. Add Cheese: Top the cooked chorizo mixture with the shredded cheese.
  5. Bake: 8-10 minutes until cheese is completely melted. 
  6. Top: with pico de gallo, fresh diced cilantro.
  7. Serve: with tortilla chips. 

Notes

  • Chorizo: (I typically am unable to drain any excess grease from chorizo..if needed grab a paper towel and soak up some of the grease around the chorizo after it’s cooked. 
  • Tip: Remove about 2 tablespoons of chorizo from the skillet to save to garnish the top of the queso after baking**
  • Diced Green Chiles: for more heat, substitute with fresh jalapeno, leave the seeds and membranes for more heat. Or use another Chile of choice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1042mg (43%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 441IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 326mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 435kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1042mg 43%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 441IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 326mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

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