Description
Sizzling Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido melts together spicy chorizo and creamy cheese for an irresistible appetizer that sparks celebration. Melted monterey jack and chorizo create a crowd-pleasing dip you’ll devour with warm tortillas or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh chorizo
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) queso blanco
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sliced jalapenos (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and sizzle chorizo until it develops a rich, caramelized exterior and releases its vibrant oils, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Carefully drain any excess rendered fat to maintain a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Blend Monterey Jack and queso blanco cheeses in a mixing bowl, strategically setting aside a portion for garnishing.
- Gently fold the cheese mixture into the cooked chorizo, stirring until achieving a luxurious, molten consistency.
- For an optional burst of heat, incorporate finely chopped jalapenos into the queso mixture.
- Transfer the decadent chorizo-cheese blend into an oven-safe vessel, artfully sprinkling the reserved cheese across the surface.
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and bake the queso fundido for 15-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and effervescent bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily to allow flavors to harmonize.
- Present immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips or fresh vegetable crudités for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the amount of jalapenos or using milder green chiles for sensitive palates.
- Choose high-quality chorizo with robust flavor for maximum taste impact, preferably from a local butcher or specialty market.
- Swap cheeses for dietary needs: use dairy-free alternatives like vegan queso or reduce cheese quantity for lighter version.
- Prep ahead by cooking chorizo and mixing cheese mixture in advance, then bake just before serving to maintain optimal temperature and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg