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.
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Servings: 6 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 tortillasTortilla chips
Notes
A superb side-dish and/or starter that is always a hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 32mg | Sugar: 1g