Queso Fundido
Queso Fundido is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix tomato, chile, and oregano in a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix tomato, chile, and oregano in a small bowl.
Season with salt; let salsa stand for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss both cheeses with flour in a medium bowl.
Cook chorizo in a medium saucepan over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to render, about 1 minute.
Add onion and continue cooking until chorizo is cooked and onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chorizo mixture to a small bowl; return saucepan to heat.
Add beer; simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits.
Whisking constantly, add cheese mixture a 1/4-cupful at a time, allowing it to become blended and smooth between additions.
Stir in chorizo mixture.
DO AHEAD: Queso can be made 30 minutes ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
To reheat, warm skillet with queso fundido over medium heat; stir until melted and bubbly.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon salsa over queso.
Serve in skillet with a basket of tortilla chips on the side.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.