Queso Fundido Recipe
Melted cheese served with flour tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Tortillas
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Chorizo
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until it's fully cooked and browned. Drain excess fat if necessary and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- 2
Combine the Cheeses
In a mixing bowl, combine the Chihuahua cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Add the Chorizo
Fold the cooked chorizo into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Bake the Queso Fundido
- 4
Transfer to Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the cheese and chorizo mixture into an oven-safe dish.
- 5
Bake
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Prepare the Tortillas
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
While the cheese is baking, warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
Serve
- 7
Garnish and Enjoy
Once the queso fundido is out of the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños to taste. Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas.
