Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEspiritu MesaQueso Fundido Recipe

Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by Espiritu Mesa
Time30m
Serves4

Menonita cheese, Tomatillo Salsa, shoe string potatoes, corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grate the Menonita cheese and set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Queso Fundido

    In a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe dish, layer half of the grated Menonita cheese at the bottom. Pour the tomatillo salsa over the cheese, then layer the remaining cheese on top.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  4. 4

    Fry the Potatoes

    While the cheese is baking, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the shoe string potatoes and fry until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once the cheese is ready, remove from the oven. Top with crispy shoe string potatoes and serve hot with corn tortillas on the side for dipping.

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