Best Queso Fundido With Chorizo JalapeÑo And Cilantro Recipes

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CHORIZO QUESO FUNDIDO



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Queso Fundido with Chorizo is the best Mexican Cheese Dip made with a blend of Mexican cheeses, smoky, spicy Chorizo and fresh vegetables.

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
½ cup chorizo ( ,cooked and crumbled or chopped)
2 tablespoons white onion ( , diced)
2 tablespoons green bell pepper ( , diced)
2 tablespoons red bell pepper ( , diced)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro ( , chopped)
1 jalapeno s ( , seeds removed finely diced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese ( , shredded)
1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar ( , shredded)
1 lime wedges
1 plum tomato ( , diced with seeds and pulp removed)
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat medium cast iron skillet or some other over-safe pan over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil.
  • Add chorizo, white onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and chili powder. Sauté until soft, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat oven broiler to high heat.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over chorizo and vegetable mixture. Don't attempt to stir it, it will get clumpy.
  • Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted, brown and bubbly.
  • Remove and top with the juice of one fresh lime, diced tomatoes, and additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips!
  • If you tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 565 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

QUESO FUNDIDO



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This ooey, gooey cheese dip gets a little kick from the addition of fresh jalapeño pepper and chorizo sausage. Serve the dip hot with soft tortillas, or tortilla chips, depending on your mood.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces chorizo, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped
1/2 pound Oaxacan cheese, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, diced small
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Corn or flour tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet or a flame-proof gratin dish over moderate-high heat, cook chorizo until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving any rendered fat in pan.
  • Stir in olive oil and jalapeño. Cook for 1 minute. Add cheese, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is fully melted, about 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and chorizo and serve hot from pan with tortillas for scooping up mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 603 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

QUESO FUNDIDO WITH CHORIZO, JALAPEñO AND CILANTRO



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Here is a magical recipe that works as well for a family dinner as for a football-watching spread: a pound of Monterey Jack melted over chorizo, jalapeño and cilantro, served with chips and lime. You're welcome.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 hors d'oeuvres servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 ounces dried chorizo, diced small
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Sliced bread, if serving as sandwiches
Extra virgin olive oil, if serving as sandwiches
Tortilla chips, if serving as dip
Lime wedges, if serving as dip

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the jalapeño, cilantro, scallions and salt. Add the cheese and toss well.
  • If serving as dip, skip to Step 4. If serving as sandwiches: drizzle slices of bread with oil and brown in a toaster oven. Top with chorizo, then the cheese mixture. Return to toaster oven and toast until bubbling.
  • If serving as dip: heat the broiler. Combine the chorizo and cheese mixture and pour into a shallow baking or gratin dish. Broil until melted and bubbling, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the chips and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 473 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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