Description
Sizzling Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido brings fiery flavor and melted cheese together in one irresistible appetizer. Spicy chorizo and gooey cheese create a perfect party starter you’ll want to dive into with warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ pound Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
Garnishes and Serving Accompaniments:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced jalapenos (for extra heat!)
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C), preparing a cast-iron skillet for a flavor-packed culinary adventure.
- Place the skillet over medium heat and introduce the chorizo, breaking it down into crispy, golden fragments that release their robust, spicy essence.
- Incorporate diced onions and jalapenos into the chorizo, allowing them to soften and meld together, creating a fragrant base of layered flavors.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and ground cumin into the mixture, stirring briefly to awaken their aromatic potential and infuse the dish with depth.
- Distribute the chorizo mixture evenly across the skillet, creating a rustic, even landscape of spicy meat and vegetables.
- Blanket the chorizo with a generous layer of shredded cheeses, ensuring complete coverage that promises a molten, gooey texture.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, letting the heat transform the cheese into a bubbling, golden masterpiece over 10-12 minutes.
- For an extra touch of decadence, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes, developing a slightly crisp, caramelized top that adds textural complexity.
- Artfully garnish the queso fundido with vibrant chopped cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, and thin jalapeno slices for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately alongside warm tortillas or crisp tortilla chips, inviting guests to scoop and indulge in this irresistible, communal dish.
Notes
- Manage spice levels by adjusting jalapeno quantity or removing seeds for milder heat.
- Select high-quality melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or Oaxaca for smooth, creamy texture.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand to ensure quick and seamless cooking process.
- Use cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and perfect crispy chorizo bottom.
- Consider vegetarian alternative by replacing chorizo with plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prevent cheese from becoming greasy by using a combination of cheeses and avoiding high heat.
- Make ahead by cooking chorizo mixture in advance and adding cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg