Queso Fundido Recipe

Name: The Little Village - Downtowns Queso Fundido Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup Chihuahua cheese; 4 oz Cream cheese; 1 unit Jalapeño pepper; 1 small Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 6 units Flour tortillas; 1 tbs Cilantro; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Inspired by The Little Village - Downtown

Time30m

Serves4

Melted cheese served with flour tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Cheese

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup Chihuahua cheese

4 oz Cream cheese

Vegetables

1 unit Jalapeño pepper

1 small Onion

2 cloves Garlic

Tortillas

6 units Flour tortillas

Seasonings

1 tbs Cilantro

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Preparation

Chop Vegetables

Finely chop the jalapeño pepper, onion, and garlic cloves. Set aside.

Prepare Cheese

Grate the Monterey Jack and Chihuahua cheeses. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes.

Cooking

Sauté Vegetables

In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and jalapeño, and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Melt the Cheese

Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated Monterey Jack and Chihuahua cheeses along with the cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and creamy.

Season the Mixture

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro for added flavor.

Serving

Warm Tortillas

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

Serve

Spoon the melted cheese mixture into a serving dish. Serve hot with warm tortillas for dipping.

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