Queso Fundido

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

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Queso Fundido, a quintessential Mexican dish that’s perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy nights in. This cheesy concoction is a crowd-pleaser that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its blend of flavors and textures. Imagine melting cheese intertwined with the savory goodness of fresh chorizo or spicy Italian sausage, all perfectly balanced with the tangy zest of added onions, tomatoes, and fresh oregano. It’s comfort food at its finest!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a pot of this delectable goodness, serving up to eight hungry guests. Each bite is a luxurious experience, as the melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses create a gooey tapestry of flavors, while the spiciness of the serrano chile offers a delightful kick. With every scoop topped with a vibrant salsa, your taste buds will dance with joy.

Perfectly paired with crispy tortilla chips, Queso Fundido not only makes for a delicious appetizer but also holds its own as a main course. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself to a night of savory indulgence, this dish is sure to be a star at your table. Get ready to impress family and friends—they won’t be able to resist diving into this irresistible cheese dip!

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