Queso Fundido recipe served on a plate, by Rubamba Restaurant
Jul 14 2026
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Queso Fundido Recipe

Inspired by Rubamba Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Melted cheese served with tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Flavor Enhancers

Tortillas

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

1

Prepare the Chorizo

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces while cooking.

2

Mince the Garlic

While the chorizo is cooking, mince the garlic cloves and set aside.

3

Dice the Jalapeño

If using, dice the jalapeño and set aside.

4

Grate the Cheese

Grate the Chihuahua and Monterey Jack cheese and set aside in a bowl.

Cooking the Queso Fundido

5

Combine Ingredients

Once the chorizo is cooked, lower the heat and add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6

Add Cheese

Gradually add the grated Chihuahua cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and well combined.

7

Serve

Transfer the melted cheese mixture to a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with warm corn tortillas.