Best Game-Day Snack Recipes
Queso Fundido is a rich, gooey Mexican melted cheese dip made with chorizo and served bubbling hot from the oven. Perfect for scooping into warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
5 ounces uncooked chorizo
1 cup chopped white onion
1 small fresh serrano chile pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack
Assorted toppers such as pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, and/or sliced radishes
Soft corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, brown the chorizo for 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer most of it to a plate, reserving 2 tablespoons.
- In the same skillet, cook the onion and serrano chile in oil (if needed) until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add salt.
- Stir in the cooked chorizo (except reserved portion) and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top with reserved chorizo and any desired toppings like pico de gallo or avocado.
- Scoop into warm tortillas and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve directly from the skillet to retain heat and cheese stretch.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Adjust heat level by choosing a milder or hotter pepper.
- Great for parties or as a hearty appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 573
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 969 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg
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