Melted Cheese with Chorizo – Queso Fundido con Chorizo

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 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 195kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 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

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