Queso Fundido

Here’s a simple, authentic Queso Fundido recipe—gooey, cheesy, and perfect for sharing 🧀🔥

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Queso Fundido

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 cups shredded Oaxaca, Chihuahua, or Monterey Jack cheese

• 4 oz (115g) Mexican chorizo (or regular chorizo), casing removed

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (if needed)

• Optional additions:

  • ½ small onion, finely diced

  • 1 jalapeño or poblano, finely chopped

To serve:

• Warm flour or corn tortillas

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Instructions

1. Cook the chorizo:

   • Heat a small ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

   • Add chorizo and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.

   • If using onion or peppers, add them and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.

2. Add the cheese:

   • Lower heat and evenly sprinkle the cheese over the chorizo mixture.

3. Melt the cheese:

   • Transfer the skillet to a 200°C / 400°F oven for 8–10 minutes, or until bubbly and fully melted.

   • (Alternatively, cover and melt gently on the stovetop.)

4. Serve immediately:

   • Bring to the table hot and stretchy with warm tortillas for scooping.

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Tips & Variations

• No chorizo: Make it plain cheese or add sautéed mushrooms.

• Extra flavor: Add a splash of tequila or beer to the chorizo.

• Cheese blend: Mix Oaxaca with Monterey Jack for perfect melt.

• Spicy: Top with roasted poblano strips or jalapeños.

If you’d like, I can also share a baked party-size version, a white queso (no chorizo), or a restaurant-style queso fundido with poblano and mushrooms.