Queso Fundido Recipe
Melted cheese served with chorizo and tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Base
Chorizo
Tortillas
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Cheeses
In a large mixing bowl, shred the Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheese. Cube the cream cheese into small pieces for easy melting.
Cooking
- 3
Melt the Cheeses
In a large skillet or cast iron pan, combine the shredded Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cubed cream cheese. Place the skillet over low heat and stir continuously until the cheeses melt and become creamy, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add the Chorizo
Once the cheese is melted, stir in the cooked chorizo until evenly distributed throughout the melted cheese mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Tortillas
While the cheese and chorizo are cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Serve the Queso Fundido
Transfer the queso fundido to a serving dish. Top with chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas for dipping.