Description
Chorizo Queso Fundido melts together spicy sausage and gooey cheese for your perfect Mexican appetizer. Grab some tortillas and dig into this sizzling skillet of pure comfort that brings serious flavor to your table.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Protein:
- 8 oz chorizo
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet at medium heat (375°F) for precise temperature control.
- Crumble 8 oz chorizo directly into the hot skillet, breaking it into small, even pieces while cooking.
- Cook chorizo for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the meat turns deep brown and releases its rich oils.
- Add ½ cup diced onions to the chorizo, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly across the chorizo and onion mixture.
- Lower heat to low (250°F) and let cheese melt completely for 2-3 minutes, creating a smooth, glossy surface.
- Scatter ¼ cup chopped cilantro and ¼ cup diced tomatoes across the melted cheese surface for fresh color and flavor.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve immediately with warm flour tortillas on the side for scooping.
Notes
- Let the chorizo render its flavorful oils slowly to develop deep, rich taste in the queso fundido.
- Choose a cheese that melts smoothly like Monterey Jack or quesadilla cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Keep the heat low and gentle when melting cheese to prevent burning or separating.
- Serve this dish right away while hot and stretchy, as the cheese will start to solidify quickly once removed from heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg