Description
Sizzling Mexican chorizo queso fundido melts hearts with its rich, spicy charm. Gooey cheese and smoky sausage combine in this irresistible appetizer that brings authentic southwestern flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ pound (226 grams) Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Vegetable and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced jalapenos (for extra heat!)
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium flame, allowing the surface to warm evenly.
- Crumble chorizo into the skillet, breaking the meat into small fragments while cooking until edges turn crisp and brown.
- Introduce diced onions and minced jalapenos to the rendered chorizo, sautéing until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and ground cumin into the mixture, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and activate the spices’ intense flavors.
- Distribute the chorizo and vegetable blend uniformly across the skillet’s surface, creating an even base layer.
- Generously cascade shredded cheese varieties over the chorizo, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a luxurious, bubbling texture.
- For an enhanced golden-brown crust, activate the broiler and position the skillet underneath for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and artfully garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, vibrant diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced jalapeno rings.
- Serve immediately alongside warm tortillas or crisp tortilla chips, inviting guests to scoop or dip into the molten cheese creation.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild chorizo based on your heat preference, adjusting the flavor profile to suit different taste buds.
- Swap traditional cheese blend with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cheese or cashew-based cheese for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Pat chorizo dry before cooking to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent excess grease in the final dish.
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for enhanced flavor and perfect heat distribution during baking and broiling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg