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Queso Fundido with Chorizo

A delicious, melty cheese dip mixed with spicy chorizo, perfect for dipping with warm tortillas or chips. This rich and savory appetizer is a crowd favorite at parties and gatherings.

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JUE

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Cook the Chorizo:
Heat olive oil in a skillet, and cook the chorizo, breaking it into small pieces until browned and fully cooked.
Add Onion and Garlic:
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook until softened and fragrant.
Add Tomatoes (Optional):
If desired, add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
Melt the Cheese:
Sprinkle shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses over the chorizo mixture, cover, and let the cheese melt until bubbly.
Serve and Garnish:
Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or tortillas.
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How to Make Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Cook the Chorizo
Heat olive oil in a skillet, and cook the chorizo, breaking it into small pieces until browned and fully cooked.
Add Onion and Garlic
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook until softened and fragrant.
Add Tomatoes (Optional)
If desired, add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
Melt the Cheese
Sprinkle shredded Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses over the chorizo mixture, cover, and let the cheese melt until bubbly.
Serve and Garnish
Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately with tortilla chips or tortillas.
Baking Tips
You can substitute Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses with mozzarella if you can't find them, but the flavor will be slightly different.
For a spicier dip, you can add some chopped jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
If you prefer a smoother dip, add a little bit of heavy cream while melting the cheese.
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Queso Fundido with Chorizo

A delicious, melty cheese dip mixed with spicy chorizo, perfect for dipping with warm tortillas or chips. This rich and savory appetizer is a crowd favorite at parties and gatherings.

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Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Appetizer
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Mexican
Yield
6 servings
Dietary
Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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1 tablespoon olive oil
02
1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, casings removed
03
1 small onion, finely chopped
04
2 garlic cloves, minced
05
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
06
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
07
1 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese
08
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
09
Tortilla chips or warm tortillas for dipping

Instructions

01
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
02
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet with the chorizo, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
03
If using diced tomatoes, add them to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir everything together to combine.
04
Reduce the heat to low, and sprinkle both Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses over the chorizo mixture. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt, about 3-5 minutes.
05
Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
06
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm tortillas for dipping.