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Savory Loaded Queso Fundido with Spicy Chorizo

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A savory and gooey queso fundido loaded with spicy Mexican chorizo and melty cheeses, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This easy recipe delivers bold flavors and comforting warmth in under 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) Mexican-style spicy chorizo, casing removed if needed
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded Mexican melting cheese (mix of Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheese)
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, fresh lime juice
  • Tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler to high and let it warm up (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if too greasy.
  3. Add chopped onion, jalapeño, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix the chorizo back in with the veggies. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheeses evenly over the chorizo mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
  6. Place the skillet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Remove from oven carefully (handle will be hot). Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and optional toppings like diced tomatoes or green onions.
  8. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

Notes

If you don’t have a broiler, melt the cheese on low heat on the stove covered, but it won’t get bubbly and browned. Drain excess fat from chorizo if greasy. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt. Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning. Warm tortillas under foil in a low oven while broiling cheese. For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of crema or sour cream before serving.

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Keywords: queso fundido, chorizo, cheese dip, game day recipe, Mexican appetizer, spicy dip, melted cheese, party food

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