Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZapata's Mexican RestaurantQueso Fundido Recipe

Queso Fundido Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Melted cheese with chorizo

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Ingredients

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Cheese

Chorizo

Vegetables

Additional

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion and jalapeño finely. Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chorizo. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned.

  2. 3

    Add Vegetables

    To the cooked chorizo, add the chopped onion and jalapeño. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the jalapeño is tender.

  3. 4

    Add Cheese

    Lower the heat to low and add the grated Monterey Jack and queso blanco to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and smooth.

Serving

  1. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top, and serve hot with tortilla chips.

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