Description
Mexican chorizo queso fundido melds spicy sausage with melted cheese for a sizzling appetizer. Rich flavors combine in this irresistible dish you can savor with warm tortillas or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (226 g) Mexican chorizo, casings removed
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional, for spice)
- ½ tsp cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced jalapenos (for extra heat!)
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Preparation: Position a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, creating an ideal surface for browning chorizo and developing rich flavors.
- Meat Foundation: Crumble chorizo into the skillet, cooking until edges transform into crispy, caramelized fragments while releasing savory oils.
- Vegetable Infusion: Incorporate diced onions and minced jalapenos into the rendered chorizo, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Spice Activation: Sprinkle minced garlic and ground cumin into the mixture, stirring continuously to unlock deep, complex flavor profiles.
- Cheese Melting: Distribute the chorizo-vegetable blend evenly across the skillet, then lavishly cover with an abundant layer of shredded cheese varieties.
- Oven Transformation: Slide the skillet into a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven, allowing the cheese to melt into a luxurious, bubbling masterpiece.
- Final Flourish: Engage the broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust, then remove and adorn with fresh cilantro, vibrant diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeno rings.
- Serving: Present immediately with warm tortillas or crisp tortilla chips, inviting guests to dive into this molten cheese sensation.
Notes
- Choose the Right Skillet: Cast-iron ensures even heat distribution and perfect crispy chorizo edges, creating a rich, caramelized flavor base.
- Control Spice Intensity: Adjust jalapeno quantities to match personal heat preference, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for bold palates.
- Monitor Cheese Melting: Watch carefully during broiling stage to achieve golden-brown crust without burning, keeping skillet about 4-5 inches from broiler element.
- Customize Cheese Blend: Mix Mexican cheeses like queso Oaxaca and Monterey Jack for authentic flavor, or use readily available options like cheddar and mozzarella for accessibility.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 706 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg