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Queso Fundido Recipe

Queso Fundido is an easy Mexican appetizer made of chopped vegetables, cilantro, chile powder and shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 large white onion diced
  • 4 peppadews diced **See note
  • 1/2 cup cilantro plus 1 tablespoon for garnish, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lime wedged
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Heat medium cast iron skillet over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
  2. While cast iron skillet and oil are heating, toss cheese and flour together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. When oil has heated add diced white onion, diced peppadews, 1/2 cup cilantro, diced jalapeno and chili powder. Stir for approximately 5 minutes, or until vegetables or soft. Remove from heat.
  4. Preheat broiler and place oven shelf 4-5 inches away from heating mechanism.
  5. Add cheese and flour mixture directly to the cast iron skillet. Arrange in an even layer and attempt to stir into vegetables. It might get a little stringy and clump, at which point, just leave it alone.
  6. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
  7. Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy your Queso Fundido con Verduras!

Notes

  • Peppadews can be found in the Olive Bar section of your grocery store. They are generally already pitted and marinated in olive oil. Drain and pat dry before using. If you are unable to find them, substitute red bell pepper. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 290mg (12%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 346mg (35%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 290mg 12%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 346mg 35%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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