Description
A rich and spicy Cheese and Chorizo Queso Fundido skillet recipe featuring savory ground chorizo, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh garnishes, perfect for serving as a warm appetizer with tortillas or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chorizo sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced
- 4 cups (452 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Garnishes
- Tomato, diced for garnish
- Jalapeno pepper, diced for garnish
- Cilantro, chopped for garnish
To Serve
- Warm tortillas or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare it for baking the queso fundido later.
- Cook the Chorizo: Heat a large oven-safe skillet, such as a cast iron pan, over medium-high heat. Add the ground chorizo sausage and cook for about 4 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces to ensure even browning.
- Add Vegetables and Continue Cooking: Add the diced yellow onion and finely diced jalapeno pepper to the skillet with the chorizo. Cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chorizo is fully cooked and the onions soften. Drain and discard excess grease, reserving about ¼ cup of the cooked chorizo mixture for topping later.
- Add Cheese and Prepare to Bake: Spread the cooked chorizo evenly in the skillet, then sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Add the reserved chorizo mixture on top of the cheese layer to add extra flavor and texture.
- Bake Until Cheese Melts: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven immediately and top with freshly diced tomatoes, additional jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. Serve warm with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping and scooping.
Notes
- Use a cast iron or oven-safe skillet to ensure you can transfer the pan directly from stove to oven.
- Drain excess grease carefully to avoid too oily queso fundido but keep some to maintain flavor.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno according to your heat preference.
- For a milder version, substitute mild sausage instead of chorizo.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the gooey melted cheese texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Queso Fundido, Chorizo, Mexican appetizer, melted cheese, spicy cheese dip, skillet recipe
