Description
Chorizo Queso Fundido is a rich and flavorful Mexican appetizer featuring melted cheeses combined with savory, spicy chorizo sausage. This dish is perfect for sharing at parties or as a comforting starter, served warm with fresh tortillas or tortilla chips and topped with fresh jalapeños, radishes, and cilantro for added brightness and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chorizo
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup queso quesadilla (queso asadero), shredded
For Garnish
- Jalapeños, sliced
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for melting the cheese mixture later.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine all three shredded cheeses—Oaxaca, mozzarella, and queso quesadilla—and set aside.
- Cook Chorizo and Onions: Heat a 10-inch iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and chorizo, cooking until the chorizo is fully cooked and browned, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
- Drain Excess Fat: Remove the cooked chorizo and onions from the skillet and drain off any excess fat from the skillet to prevent greasiness.
- Assemble in Skillet: Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly in the skillet, then layer half of the cooked chorizo and onions on top. Add the remaining cheese, followed by the rest of the chorizo to create layers.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and golden in spots.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish liberally with sliced jalapeños, radishes, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and tortilla chips for dipping and scooping.
Notes
- For extra spice, use spicier chorizo or add more jalapeños as a garnish.
- Use a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet to ensure even cooking and melting of cheese.
- You can substitute mozzarella with Monterey Jack if preferred.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the gooey melted cheese at its best.
- This dish pairs well with fresh salsa or guacamole for added flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chorizo Queso Fundido, Mexican appetizer, melted cheese, chorizo recipe, queso fundido, party appetizer
