Jul 14 2026
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Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by El Paraiso Mexican Kitchen Downtown Springfield
Time40m
Serves4

Melted cheese served with tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Flavor Enhancers

Tortillas

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Finely chop the onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Combine Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Cheese Mixture

  1. 4

    Melt the Cheese

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

  2. 5

    Combine with Chorizo Mixture

    Add the chorizo and vegetable mixture to the cheese blend, stirring until evenly distributed.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Bake the Queso Fundido

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the cheese mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Tortillas

    While the cheese is baking, warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over low heat for a few seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Once the queso is melted and bubbly, remove from the oven. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with warm tortillas.

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