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Queso fundido

Published: Dec 22, 2011 · Modified: Dec 10, 2014 by Maura Wall Hernandez · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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How to make queso fundido with chorizo. Get more Mexican recipes at theothersideofthetortilla.com.During the winter, I love to eat warm, hearty treats. There's something about the winter weather that makes you want to eat things that'll stick to your ribs, right?

This past weekend, I made a very simple queso fundido that really hit the spot. Given that I just shared a recipe for homemade chorizo earlier this week, I thought it would be nice to give you another way to use that during the holidays for a quick and easy party treat.

Whether you're hosting at home or need to bring a dish to a posada or any other type of party, this is a super simple recipe that's sure to wow guests. To take it to go, just prepare in the crock or a casserole dish and wait until you arrive at the party to pop it under the broiler for a few minutes. Don't forget to bring some tortillas!

RELATED RECIPE: Vegetarian queso fundido with mushrooms and poblano chiles

We like to make tacos out of this recipe, but you can absolutely also serve it dip-style with chips if you like.

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Queso fundido

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: About 10 tacos

Queso fundido is a classic Mexican appetizer that can be eaten with warm tortillas or tortilla chips. You choose the mix-ins!

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 ounces cooked chorizo
  • 14 ounces shredded Chihuahua or Quesadilla cheese
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Cook your chorizo first and set aside to drain the grease over paper towels.
  2. In a microwave-proof dish, grate the Chihuahua or Quesadilla cheese and microwave at intervals of 30 seconds until mostly melted. Stir if necessary to heat evenly.
  3. Spray a little non-stick cooking spray in a small oven-proof crock (an individual-size soup crock will hold half this recipe and is what I typically use and make a second serving). Pour the melted cheese into the crock. Add half the chorizo and fold in gently.
  4. Set your oven broiler on low and place the crock at least 6-8 inches from the flame. Heat for about 5-6 minutes or until the cheese bubbles and gets brown spots. Be sure to use a pot holder or oven mitt to remove the crock or oven-proof dish from underneath the broiler.
  5. Place the crock or dish on a trivet and serve with warm tortillas to make tacos or hearty tortilla chips if you want to serve it more as a dip.

Notes

Note: the cooking spray is completely optional; I like to use it because it helps a lot with cleanup and getting all the cheese out of the dish before it makes it to my sink.

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  1. Bri says

    December 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    This looks sooo good! I "pinned" it on pinterest so I can make it later!

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  2. Tracy says

    December 22, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Don't know if I'll be able to find Chihuahua cheese - closest substitute?

    That looks soooo good.

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  3. Elizabeth Rangel says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Looks great, Maura! Great job, I have to try this one. With and w/o chorizo for the vegetarian in me. Any suggestions on a substitute for the chorizo?

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    • Maura Hernandez says

      January 07, 2012 at 10:06 am

      Hi Elizabeth, I haven't tried it yet, but I hear good things about the soy chorizo from Trader Joe's. I'll buy some next time I'm there and let you know what I think. It's not that I'm against soy chorizo... I just know my husband would read me the riot act if I served it to him! 😉

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    • Tricia says

      June 15, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      They serve queso fundido also with champinones (mushrooms) at restaraunts around here (mexico city) . Maybe try that, usually they are thinly sliced button or baby bellas. I think they cook them first and just add them ti the cheese atthe end of broiling?

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      • Maura Wall Hernandez says

        June 18, 2013 at 11:55 am

        Tricia, I love queso fundido with champiñones. When I use them, I cook them first and then layer the cheese above the mushrooms before broiling. That way, the cheese envelops the mushrooms. Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. Tricia says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    We had some yummy grilled queso at a restaurant in Hidalgo (somewhere?) once. It looked like panela (that round, firm shape) and was delish. I didnt think panela would hold uo to grilling, so Im not sure it that was it?

    Must try this one soon, love chihuahua cheese.

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