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Queso Fundido con Chorizo (Melted Cheese with Chorizo)

Time: Prep: 15 minutes, Bake: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

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Queso Fundido con Chorizo, or melted cheese with chorizo is a irresistible dish, staple at gatherings and celebrations, featuring creamy, melted cheese combined with the zesty kick of chorizo. It’s easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Let’s dive into this cheesy delight!

Ingredients

1 large jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped 

1 small yellow onion, halved and finely chopped 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

1/2 pound ground Mexican chorizo 

3 cups grated Oaxaca cheese 

1/2 cup chopped Roma tomatoes 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 

Warm flour tortillas and/or tortilla chips for serving (optional) 

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapeño, onion and oil; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer jalapeño mixture to medium bowl.

 

  1. In same skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned, breaking up chorizo with side of spoon. With slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to bowl with jalapeño mixture; stir in cheese. Discard drippings in skillet. Spread cheese mixture in skillet; bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes about 4 cups.

 

  1. Serve queso fundido topped with tomatoes and cilantro along with tortillas and/or chips, if desired.

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