Traditional Queso Fundido

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 20 min
🍽 Serves: 8
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Queso Fundido is the ultimate warm, cheesy dip that’s perfect for any gathering, especially when you’re looking to impress without the stress. This traditional Mexican dish combines savory chorizo with melty cheese and roasted poblanos, creating a flavor explosion that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients for Traditional Queso Fundido

Mexican chorizo provides a spicy and flavorful base for the dish, infusing the cheese with its rich, savory juices. Diced onions add a slight sweetness and a bit of texture, while the poblano peppers, once roasted and diced, bring a smoky and slightly earthy taste. The combination of Oaxaca cheese and Monterey Jack cheese ensures a smooth, melty texture. Finally, cilantro and lime juice offer a fresh, zesty finish that brightens up the entire dish.

Tips & Tricks

  • Roast your poblanos over an open flame for an authentic smoky taste.
  • If you can't find Oaxaca cheese, mozzarella can be a good substitute.
  • Use a cast iron skillet to cook and serve for a rustic touch and to keep the dip warm longer.

Serving Suggestions

Queso Fundido is fantastic served with warm tortilla chips, but it also pairs well with soft flour tortillas for a fun twist. You can also serve it with a fresh salsa on the side to add a bit of tanginess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep the chorizo and cheese mixture in advance and then bake it right before serving.
What if I don't have an oven-safe dish?
You can transfer the mixture from your skillet into a baking dish before placing it in the oven.

Traditional Queso Fundido Recipe Walkthrough

First, preheat your oven to 350°F. This ensures it’s ready to go as soon as you’ve assembled everything. Grab a skillet and place it over medium heat. Toss in your chorizo and let it cook until it’s browned. You’re looking at about 5 minutes here. Next, add your diced onions into the mix. Sauté them with the chorizo until they turn translucent, which takes around 3 minutes.

Now, stir in those roasted poblano peppers. Let them cook alongside everything else for an additional 2 minutes. Their smoky aroma will start to mingle with the chorizo, creating a wonderful scent that’s hard to resist.

In a large oven-safe dish, mix your shredded Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses. Then, pour in the chorizo mixture, giving it a good stir to combine everything evenly. Once mixed, pop the dish into your preheated oven. Bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling — about 15 minutes should do the trick.

Once done, carefully remove your dish from the oven. Sprinkle the top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to add a fresh kick. Taste, and add salt if needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side for dipping.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Rich, melted cheese blends perfectly with spicy chorizo.
  • Roasted poblanos add a smoky depth that takes it to the next level.
  • Quick and easy to make, yet impressive for guests.
  • Perfect for parties, game days, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

1 lb Mexican chorizo
1/2 cup diced onions
1 cup poblano peppers, roasted and diced
2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt to taste
Tortilla chips for serving

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the roasted poblano peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. In a large oven-safe dish, combine the Oaxaca cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
6. Add the chorizo mixture to the cheese, stirring to combine evenly.
7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and lime juice. Add salt to taste.
9. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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