Queso Fundido
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Queso Fundido
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Queso Fundido combines melted cheese, chorizo, and peppers in a hot skillet. This party snack is easy to make and done in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Oaxaca cheese shredded
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 8 ounces Mexican chorizo casing removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ small onion minced, white
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and diced
- 1 Roma tomato for garnish, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro for garnish, chopped
- tortilla chips for serving, or warm corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded oaxaca and monterey jack cheeses. Set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and crumble with a spoon, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the sausage has browned.
- Transfer the cooked chorizo to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
- Remove any excess fat left in the skillet from the chorizo and place the skillet back over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil, onions, and jalapenos. Saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the onions and peppers to a small bowl.
- Assemble the queso fundido by adding ½ of the shredded cheese on the bottom of the skillet, followed by all of the chorizo, onions, and peppers, and then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake until the cheese has completely melted, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Don't have cast iron? You can also make this dish in a regular baking dish. Follow the recipe instructions and then layer the queso fundido in a small baking dish or a pie plate.
- Can’t find oaxaca cheese? You can use mozzarella, queso asadero, or queso chihuahua instead.
- Though you can make the dish with all oaxaca or all monterey jack cheese, I prefer the flavor of 1/2 and 1/2.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
67mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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