Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa MesaQueso Fundido Recipe

Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by La Mesa
Time40m
Serves4

Melted cheese with chorizo and tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Chorizo

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, crumble the chorizo sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and softened cream cheese. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Melt the Cheese

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish, layer the cooked chorizo evenly on the bottom. Top with the cheese mixture, spreading it out evenly.

  2. 4

    Bake

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

Serving

  1. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the queso fundido with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.

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