Queso Fundido
Queso Fundido is a traditional Mexican appetizer made with melted cheese, often mixed with chorizo, peppers, or mushrooms. It’s served hot and gooey, typically with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping, making it a rich and savory starter.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Mexican chorizo, chopped into small pieces
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook chorizo until golden and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add jalapeño and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add cheeses to a small baking dish, about 6"-x--8" and stir in chorizo mixture.
- Bake until melty and edges are bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top with cilantro and serve with chips.
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