Jul 14 2026
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Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by El Olvido Mexican Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Melted cheese served with tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Vegetables

    Finely chop the jalapeños, tomato, and onion. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the Cheese

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

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Add the chopped jalapeños, tomato, onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until well combined.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    Transfer the cheese mixture to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.

  2. 5

    Bake

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the cheese for about 15-20 minutes or until it is bubbly and golden on top.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Remove the queso fundido from the oven and serve immediately with warm tortillas on the side.

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