Queso Fundido with Chorizo

A cast iron skillet filled with queso fundido—melted cheese dip topped with seasoned ground beef and chopped cilantro—sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

Make queso fundido with chorizo for a classic Mexican dish perfect for Taco Tuesday, game day food or a weekend afternoon at home! Serve hot with warm tortillas or chips.

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Appetizer, party food

Keyword: chorizo, queso, queso fundido

Servings: servings

Calories: 358.15kcal

Author: Recipe Idea Shop

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet
Cutting Board
Chef Knife
Mixing Spoon
Colander
Cheese Grater

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoon White Onion, diced
8 ounces Mexican Chorizo
¾ cup Oaxaca cheese (see notes)
¾ cup Chihuahua Quesadilla Cheese (see notes)
½ cup Cilantro, chopped
Corn Tortilla Chips, for serving

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a cast iron skillet on the stove, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chorizo and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns.
Drain the excess fat from the chorizo and reserve half of it in a bowl, covered in foil.
Return the other half of the chorizo to the skillet.
Add the cheeses to the pan and stir a little to disburse the chorizo.
Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling around the edges.
Spoon the reserved chorizo over the top of the cheese.
Top with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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