Queso Fundido

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded oaxaca cheese
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 8 ounces Mexican chorizo, (casing removed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ small white onion, (minced)
• 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed and diced)
• 1 diced Roma tomato, (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
• tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas, (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded oaxaca and monterey jack cheeses. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and crumble with a spoon, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the sausage has browned.

3. 3

   Transfer the cooked chorizo to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

4. 4

   Remove any excess fat left in the skillet from the chorizo and place the skillet back over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add olive oil, onions, and jalapenos. Saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the onions and peppers to a small bowl.

7. 7

   Assemble the queso fundido by adding ½ of the shredded cheese on the bottom of the skillet, followed by all of the chorizo, onions, and peppers, and then top with the remaining shredded cheese.

8. 8

   Place in the oven and bake until the cheese has completely melted, about 8-10 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.