Queso Fundido Recipe
Melted cheese with chorizo served with tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Chorizo
Tortillas
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Chorizo
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- 2
Mix the Cheeses
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chihuahua cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all cheeses are well combined.
Combine and Heat
- 3
Combine Chorizo and Cheese
Add the cooked chorizo to the cheese mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
- 4
Melt the Cheese
Transfer the chorizo and cheese mixture to an oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan. Place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prepare the Tortillas
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
While the cheese is melting, warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
