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Queso Fundido with Chorizo Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Queso Fundido is a classic Mexican appetizer featuring melted queso quesadilla cheese combined with savory Mexican chorizo, cooked to bubbly perfection and served hot. This dish is perfect for sharing and offers a rich, gooey, and flavorful experience that pairs wonderfully with warm tortillas or chips.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 lb Mexican chorizo (beef or pork), casing removed
  • 20 oz queso quesadilla, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Remove the casing from the chorizo, if any, to ensure the meat is loose, and shred the queso quesadilla on the largest holes of a box grater for optimal melting texture.
  2. Cook the Chorizo: Place an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the chorizo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders out and the sausage becomes bubbly and cooked through.
  3. Drain Excess Fat and Add Cheese: Drain the excess fat from the skillet, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the cooked chorizo for garnish. For a less greasy dish, you may place the chorizo on paper towels to absorb extra fat before returning it to the skillet. Spread the grated cheese evenly over the cooked chorizo in the skillet.
  4. Melt the Cheese in the Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly and slightly golden on the edges.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, place it on a heat-proof surface, garnish the melted cheese with the reserved chorizo, and serve immediately while hot. Enjoy with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe skillet to transition easily from stovetop to oven.
  • If you prefer a less greasy dish, carefully drain the fat, and blot the chorizo with paper towels before adding cheese.
  • Queso quesadilla is a melty Mexican cheese; if unavailable, mozzarella can be used as a substitute.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the cheese while it’s still warm and gooey.
  • This recipe serves 8 as an appetizer or snack.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop and Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/queso-fundido-with-chorizo-recipe/