Description
Indulge in the gooey, cheesy goodness of this Queso Fundido Skillet, a flavorful blend of chorizo, melted cheeses, and aromatic spices. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a cozy night-in treat.
Ingredients
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Chorizo Mixture:
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Cheese Blend:
- 8 ounces shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Additional:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Warm tortillas or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Chorizo: In a skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add Cheeses: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle Oaxaca or mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses over mixture.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Serve with tortillas or tortilla chips and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute chorizo with spicy Italian sausage or make it vegetarian with mushrooms and black beans.
- Best served hot and fresh. Reheat gently if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 skillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
