Queso Fundido
A big skillet of hot queso fundido with spicy chorizo is perfect for sharing!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 399kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound chorizo casings removed
- 1 8 ounce can green chiles
- 1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- flour tortillas or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat. Warm the oil, then add the chorizo with casings removed. Brown the sausage in the skillet, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the grease.
In an oven-safe dish, stir together the cooked chorizo and green chiles. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. - Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- While hot, spoon pico de gallo over top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with flour tortillas or tortilla chips.
Notes
- You do not need a lot of oil for cooking the chorizo as it has a high fat content.
- Be sure to drain the grease so you don’t have an oily queso.
- To prevent a chewy texture, don’t overcook the mixture. Start checking it a few minutes before it should be done and remove when the cheese begins to bubble.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 2mg
