Here’s a flavorful Green Chile Queso Fundido with Chorizo recipe that’s gooey, spicy, and perfect for dipping with warm tortillas or chips. It’s a hit at parties or as a hearty appetizer.
🌶️ Green Chile Queso Fundido with Chorizo
🧀 Ingredients:
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1/2 lb (about 225g) Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
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1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
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1/2 small onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup roasted green chiles, chopped
(Use Hatch green chiles if available; canned or fresh-roasted) -
2 cups shredded melting cheese
(e.g., Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, or a blend) -
1/4 tsp cumin (optional, for extra depth)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas, for serving
🔥 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cook the chorizo:
In an oven-safe skillet (like cast iron), cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Use a spoon to break it up. Remove excess grease if necessary but leave a bit for flavor. -
Sauté aromatics:
Add diced onion to the skillet with the chorizo and cook 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant. -
Add green chiles:
Stir in the chopped green chiles and cumin. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend the flavors. -
Layer the cheese:
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chorizo-green chile mixture. -
Bake:
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. -
Optional broil:
For a golden top, broil on high for 1–2 minutes—just until the cheese gets a light crust. -
Garnish and serve:
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve hot with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.
