Jul 14 2026
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Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by Reyes Mezcaleria
Time40m
Serves4

oaxacan queso baked in a hot cast iron skillet, pico de gallo, grilled flour tortillas

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Tortillas

Method

Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chorizo and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cheeses

    In a bowl, combine the shredded Oaxacan cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well to combine.

  3. 3

    Combine with Chorizo

    Add the cooked chorizo to the cheese mixture, stirring to evenly distribute the chorizo throughout the cheese.

Pico de Gallo Preparation

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Add lime juice and salt to the tomato mixture, stirring well to combine. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

Cooking Queso Fundido

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 7

    Bake the Queso

    Transfer the cheese and chorizo mixture to a cast iron skillet. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 8

    Grill the Tortillas

    While the queso is baking, heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the flour tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are warm and slightly charred.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Queso Fundido

    Once the queso is bubbling, remove it from the oven. Serve hot with pico de gallo on top and grilled tortillas on the side for dipping.

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