RESTAURANT-STYLE QUESO FUNDIDO

This delicious Restaurant-Style Queso Fundido made with our Oaxaca Shreds is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Servings
8
Cook Time
25 MIN
Ingredients
6 oz. raw chorizo sausage
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Borden® Cheese Oaxaca Shreds or Four Cheese Mexican Thick Cut Shreds
2 tbsp. diced tomato
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips and/or warm flour tortillas
Steps
1
PREHEAT oven to 350º F (175º C).
2
COOK chorizo over medium heat in medium skillet 2 minutes, breaking up pieces with wooden spoon. Add onion and garlic; continue cooking 5 minutes or until chorizo is cooked through and onion is tender, stirring frequently. Drain fat.
3
PLACE half the cheese in an 8-inch shallow baking dish; top with chorizo mixture and remaining cheese.
4
BAKE 15 to 18 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and cilantro. Serve with chips or tortillas.
Elsie’s Tip
Boost the spice level and add one seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper with the onion and garlic; continue as directed.