Description
Chorizo queso fundido enchants Mexican cuisine enthusiasts with its rich, melted cheese and spicy sausage blend. Diners will savor this irresistible appetizer that brings authentic flavors straight from Mexico’s culinary heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound (227 g) Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cups (454 g) shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (227 g) shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced jalapenos (for extra heat!)
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), positioning a cast-iron skillet for a culinary journey of intense flavors.
- Chorizo Foundation: Unleash chorizo in a medium-heated skillet, fragmenting it into crispy, golden morsels that exude a spicy, rich aroma while simultaneously sautéing diced onions and jalapenos until they soften and intertwine.
- Aromatic Layering: Introduce minced garlic and ground cumin, stirring briefly to awaken their intricate essence and create a complex flavor profile across the skillet’s landscape.
- Cheese Transformation: Distribute the chorizo mixture evenly, then blanket with a seamless layer of shredded cheeses, ensuring complete coverage for a molten, decadent experience.
- Oven Alchemy: Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing 10-12 minutes of intense heat to transform the cheese into a bubbling, golden masterpiece, with an optional 1-2 minute broil for a crisp, caramelized finish.
- Final Flourish: Adorn the queso fundido with vibrant chopped cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, and delicate jalapeno slices, creating a visual and flavor explosion, then serve immediately with warm tortillas or crisp tortilla chips for an irresistible communal feast.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Chorizo: Choose authentic, well-seasoned Mexican or Spanish chorizo for authentic flavor complexity and optimal spice profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use a blend of melting cheeses like Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or mild cheddar to achieve that perfect stretchy, gooey texture without overwhelming greasiness.
- Control Spice Levels: Adjust jalapeno and chorizo quantities to manage heat intensity, ensuring the dish suits various tolerance levels without compromising robust flavor.
- Serving Temperature Matters: Serve immediately after removing from oven to maintain molten cheese consistency and prevent premature solidification, maximizing sensory enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg