Irresistible Queso Fundido with Chorizo Recipe in 30 Minutes
Queso Fundido with Chorizo is a delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring melted cheese and savory chorizo. Perfect for parties or as a hearty appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 lb chorizo (or turkey chorizo for a lighter option)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Tortilla chips or warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Add chorizo and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a baking dish, mix shredded cheeses.
- Top cheese with cooked chorizo mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.
Notes
- For a keto version, skip the tortillas and serve with low-carb veggies.
- Use turkey chorizo for a lower-fat option.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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