Single Serving Queso Fundido
Instead of being limited to "group appetizer" status, this single serving Queso Fundido is designed to be a quick meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 poblano pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 chorizo link ((optional))
- 1-2 cups cheese ((Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or Oaxaca))
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 garlic clove
- chips ((or tortillas))
- stock ((or water))
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- oil
Instructions
- 1
Roast the poblano in the oven at 400F for approx. 10-15 minutes
- 2
Saute the chorizo until cooked and set aside. I used 1/3 of a link for this batch.
- 3
Shred 1-2 cups of cheese
- 4
Dice 2-3 tablespoons of both onion and the roasted poblano, reserving the leftover poblano
- 5
Saute the onion in a dollop of oil for a couple minutes
- 6
Add the poblano to the skillet along with generous dashes of salt and pepper
- 7
Add the chorizo and cook until everything is at a uniform temp
- 8
Add the cheese and create a single even layer (using an ovenproof skillet or a baking dish)
- 9
Bake in the oven at 400F for 4-8 minutes
- 10
Meanwhile, add the leftover poblano and garlic to a blender along with a 1/4 sliver of the jalapeno
- 11
Add 2-3 tablespoons of stock (or water) and pulse blend. Salt to taste and set aside.
- 12
Remove dish from oven when cheese is just finishing melting
- 13
Serve immediately with your choice of chips or warmed up tortillas
- 14
Garnish with cilantro and tomatoes (optional)