Chorizo Queso Fundido
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Yield 8 servings
Chorizo Queso Fundido is a delicious and flavorful dip filled with cheeses, chorizo, tequila and El Yucateco® hot sauce. It's the perfect appetizer for game day and everything in between!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chorizo
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup El Yucateco® Green Chile Habanero
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 7 ounces Chihuahua cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Corn chips, tortilla chips, bread cubes for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium cast iron pan, add chorizo and cook until cripsy. Remove from pan and place onto a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
- Add onions, pepper and garlic into pan drippings and saute for 3 minutes. Add chorizo back into pan and stir to combine.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in hot sauce and tequila. Place pan back onto the burner and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add half chihuahua cheese along with all sharp cheddar and pepperjack cheese.
- Top with remaining chihuahua cheese.
- Preheat broiler to high and place pan into oven. Carefully watch pan until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Top with cilantro and roma tomatoes.
- Serve with Corn chips, tortilla chips, bread cubes for dipping and additional hot sauce if desired.
Courses Appetizer
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 272 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 20 g | 31% | |
Saturated Fat 9 g | 45% | |
Cholesterol 43 mg | 14% | |
Sodium 655 mg | 27% | |
Total Carbohydrates 6 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 2 g | ||
Protein 12 g | 24% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen at https://www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com/chorizo-queso-fundido/