Queso Fundido (Hot Chorizo And Cheese Dip)
- 15m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 30m Ready In
6 to 8 servings We recommend using a combination of a stringy, melty type like Oaxaca cheese, and a sharp cheese like Cheddar.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers or ½ poblano, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, asadero, or Muenster cheese or a combination (12 ounces)
- Tortilla chips or warmed small flour tortillas
- Any salsa
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers or ½ poblano, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, asadero, or Muenster cheese or a combination (12 ounces)
- Tortilla chips or warmed small flour tortillas
- Any salsa
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cook in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned, 4 to 6 minutes: 4 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled
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Step 2.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Have ready: 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 jalapeño peppers or ½ poblano, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced
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Step 3.
Place in a 9-inch pie dish or shallow baking dish: 3 cups grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, asadero, or Muenster cheese or a combination (12 ounces)
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Step 4.
Top with the chorizo, green onions, jalapeños, and garlic and bake until bubbling and browned, about 10 minutes.
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Step 5.
Serve warm with: Tortilla chips or warmed small flour tortillas; Any salsa