Description
Queso Fundido Skillet is a deliciously gooey Mexican appetizer featuring a blend of melted cheeses combined with spicy chorizo, onions, and garlic. Served hot and bubbly straight from the skillet, it’s perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas, making it an irresistible starter for gatherings or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chorizo (bulk, not in casings)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend (such as Oaxaca, Asadero, or Monterey Jack)
- 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños or fresh jalapeños (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips or flour tortillas (for serving)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo: Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the chorizo (and olive oil if using) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Sauté onions: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning and releasing its fragrant aroma.
- Add cheeses: Reduce the heat to medium-low and evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Mexican cheese blend over the chorizo mixture in the skillet.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid to trap heat and allow the cheeses to melt smoothly until gooey and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat once the cheese has fully melted. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and pickled or fresh jalapeños according to your heat preference.
- Serve immediately: Serve the queso fundido hot with tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas for dipping and enjoying a rich, cheesy treat.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve even heating and makes it easy to melt the cheese perfectly.
- Removing excess grease from chorizo ensures the dish isn’t overly oily.
- Choosing a Mexican cheese blend such as Oaxaca or Asadero is essential to get the authentic stringy, melty texture.
- The amount of jalapeños can be adjusted based on your spice tolerance.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately to savor the warm, melty texture.
