Melted Cheese with Chorizo – Queso Fundido con Chorizo is a superb side dish or starter. Also serve with tortillas as a dip. There are very few ingredients but the results is a lovely cheesy spicy dish

Melted Cheese with Chorizo (Queso Fundido con Chorizo)

A divine blend of chewy and gooey. This is a lovely side dish and dip.

5 from 27 votes

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Course: Dips and Spreads, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Breakfast-Brunch, Cheese, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Sausage

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

4 oz Mexican chorizo casing removed
1/2 lb Mexican queso asadero mozzarella/monterey jack
Tortilla chips or warm tortillas

Instructions

Heat an 8- or 9-inch (20-23 cm) pie pan or gratin dish in a 375F (190C) oven while you prepare the chorizo.
Saute the chorizo in a skillet over moderate heat, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through.
4 oz Mexican chorizo
Drain off and discard the excess fat and set aside.
Spread the cheese cubes in the hot pie plate and bake for 10 minutes.
1/2 lb Mexican queso asadero
Sprinkle with the chorizo and heat for 4 to 5 more minutes.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or flour tortillas
Tortilla chips