Savory Loaded Queso Fundido with Spicy Chorizo
A rich and comforting queso fundido featuring melty Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses combined with spicy chorizo, perfect for game day or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) spicy Mexican-style fresh chorizo, casing removed
- 8 ounces (225g) Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces (115g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving
- Juice of half a lime
- Warm corn or flour tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion, jalapeño (if using), and minced garlic. Cook together for another 3-4 minutes until the onions soften and turn translucent.
- If there’s too much oil pooled in the skillet, carefully spoon it out to avoid the queso becoming greasy.
- Remove the skillet from heat and evenly sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chorizo mixture. Spread gently without pressing down.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. For a golden top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and scatter chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas, enjoying the cheese while it is gooey and stretchy.
Notes
Freshly shred cheese for best melting results. Cook chorizo on medium heat to render fat slowly and develop crisp bits. Drain excess oil to avoid greasy queso. Broil carefully to get a golden crust without burning. Serve hot as cheese firms up quickly when cooled. Add a splash of lime juice to brighten flavors. Reheat gently if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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