Queso Fundido Recipe
Melted cheese served with tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mix
Tortillas
Garnish
Method
Prep Cheese
- 1
Grate the Cheese
Grate the Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheeses using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a microwave-safe bowl, soften the cream cheese for about 30 seconds in the microwave until it’s creamy and easy to mix.
- 3
Chop Jalapeños
Finely chop the jalapeños. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds.
Cook Queso Fundido
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine grated Chihuahua cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, and chopped jalapeños. Mix well.
- 5
Melt Cheese
Transfer the cheese mixture to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the skillet in the oven.
- 6
Bake
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Prepare Tortillas
- 7
Warm Tortillas
While the cheese is baking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Serve
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Once the queso fundido is out of the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.
