Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Charro Café DowntownQueso Fundido Recipe

Queso Fundido Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Melted cheese with chorizo, served with tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Chorizo

Tortillas

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese. Mix well until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    In an oven-safe skillet, combine the cooked chorizo and the cheese mixture. Place the skillet over low heat on the stovetop. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Broil for Extra Melt

    For an extra gooey texture, place the skillet under the broiler in your oven for 2-3 minutes until the top is slightly golden and bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from the oven, and garnish the queso fundido with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños. Serve immediately with warm tortillas for dipping.

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