Queso Fundido Recipe
Melted cheese with chorizo, served with tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Cheese and Chorizo
Tortillas
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Chorizo
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it is fully cooked and browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Melting the Cheese
- 2
Combine Cheeses
In a mixing bowl, combine the Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese. Stir well to mix.
- 3
Melt the Cheese
Add the cheese mixture to the skillet with the cooked chorizo. Reduce the heat to low and stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
Preparing the Tortillas
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet or directly over a flame, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable and slightly charred.
Serving
- 5
Plate the Queso Fundido
Transfer the melted chorizo and cheese mixture to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and diced jalapeño if desired.
- 6
Serve with Tortillas
Serve the queso fundido immediately with warm corn tortillas on the side for dipping.
