Queso Fundido

Health score
5%
Queso Fundido
45 min.
8
422kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delectable Mexican delight that will elevate your next gathering? Queso Fundido, a warm and gooey cheese dip, is perfect for parties, game days, or simply a cozy evening in. This savory dish combines the rich flavors of melted cheeses with the zesty kick of chorizo and fresh garnishes that will surely impress your guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a bubbling skillet of cheesy goodness that serves eight people, making it an ideal appetizer for sharing. The combination of mild yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese provides a creamy texture that melts beautifully, while the addition of fresh onion and serrano chiles adds a delightful complexity that excites the palate. The accompanying salsa, made with ripe tomatoes and fragrant oregano, adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cheese.

With each bite, you’ll experience the perfect harmony of flavors and a satisfying crunch from the tortilla chips. This dish is not just a tasty treat; it also brings people together, inviting laughter and conversation around the table. So gather your friends and family, and prepare for a culinary adventure with this irresistible Queso Fundido recipe. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • ounce ground sausage fresh italian hot
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup lager 
  • ounces mild cheddar cheese yellow grated
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup onion minced
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  •  serrano chiles seeded chopped
  • small tomatoes chopped
  • servings tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Mix tomato, chile, and oreganoin a small bowl. Season with salt;let salsa stand for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, toss both cheeseswith flour in a medium bowl.Cook chorizo in a mediumsaucepan over medium heat,breaking up with a woodenspoon, until it begins to render,about 1 minute.
  2. Add onion andcontinue cooking until chorizois cooked and onion is soft andtranslucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer chorizo mixture to asmall bowl; return saucepan toheat.
  4. Add beer; simmer, stirringoccasionally and scraping upany browned bits.
  5. Whiskingconstantly, add cheese mixturea 1/4-cupful at a time, allowing itto become blended and smoothbetween additions. Stir in chorizomixture. DO AHEAD: Queso canbe made 30 minutes ahead.
  6. Let stand at room temperature.
  7. To reheat, warm skillet withqueso fundido over medium heat;stir until melted and bubbly.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, spoonsalsa over queso.
  9. Serve in skilletwith a basket of tortilla chips onthe side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein17.07%
Fat60.74%
Carbs22.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.44
Glycemic Load
1.33
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.09130434368%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.22mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:421.97kcal
21.1%
Fat:28.56g
43.95%
Saturated Fat:13.27g
82.94%
Carbohydrates:23.49g
7.83%
Net Carbohydrates:21.09g
7.67%
Sugar:1.26g
1.4%
Cholesterol:64.35mg
21.45%
Sodium:746.72mg
32.47%
Alcohol:0.58g
100%
Alcohol %:0.53%
100%
Protein:18.06g
36.12%
Calcium:468.48mg
46.85%
Phosphorus:349.7mg
34.97%
Selenium:17.4µg
24.85%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.61%
Zinc:2.61mg
17.41%
Vitamin K:16.04µg
15.28%
Vitamin A:626.15IU
12.52%
Magnesium:47.7mg
11.93%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.13%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.48%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.11%
Fiber:2.4g
9.61%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.99%
Iron:1.41mg
7.83%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.26%
Folate:24.89µg
6.22%
Potassium:196.24mg
5.61%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.59%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.08%
Copper:0.08mg
3.93%
Vitamin C:2.95mg
3.57%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Epicurious