Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo)
A recipe for Queso Fundido- Mexican chorizo, onion, and garlic are paired with melty Oaxaca cheese for a delicious and easy appetizer.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 oz (170 grams) fresh Mexican chorizo
- 12 oz (340 grams) Oaxaca or Monterey cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Roasted salsa (for serving)
- Flour tortillas or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). In an 8 inch (20 cm) oven-safe skillet, drizzle the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 2
If in sausage form, remove the chorizo from the casing and crumble into the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the pieces, until heated through, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Drain excess fat from the skillet and remove a couple of tablespoons of the chorizo to a plate to save for garnish. Spread the chorizo left in the pan in a thin layer and evenly top with the shredded cheese.
- 4
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Bake just until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble, 10-12 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle with cilantro and reserved chorizo. Serve hot with salsa and tortillas/tortilla chips.