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Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
30 minutes PT30M
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Melt down two types of Mexican cheese with peppers and chorizo for a dippable appetizer you'll be dreaming about for days.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces raw Mexican chorizo
  • 1 poblano pepper, deseeded and sliced thin
  • 1 serrano pepper, deseeded and small-diced
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced thin
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 12 ounces Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces queso quesadilla cheese, grated
  • Warmed corn tortillas, for serving

Preparation

Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven, then preheat to 400°F.

Place 6 ounces Mexican chorizo in a medium cast iron pan and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and very crispy, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate.

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan, then add the peppers, onion, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high or high and cook, stirring every few minutes, until softened and charred in spots, 8–10 minutes. 

Remove pan from heat. Return chorizo to the pan and stir to combine. Add both cheeses and stir until evenly incorporated. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until the cheeses are fully melted but not browned, 8–10 minutes.

Serve immediately with warmed corn tortillas.