Queso Fundido

I was hard at work on my patio last weekend.  It’s a small space (thank goodness!) but it was in sad shape.  After digging out the flower bed that had clearly been used as a dumping ground for the remodel contractor, hauling out the dirt, bag by bag, through the front door (we don’t have an exterior gate), sanding down the metal trellis, giving it a few coats of spray paint, and planting three beautiful bougainvillea, I was pretty beat. 

I was planning to make a healthy dinner of chicken with tomato-herb pan sauce, but just as I was about to leave for the grocery store, I got a craving and did a check to see if I had chips and salsa on the list.  After such a hard day of work, what was a decidedly unhealthy dinner of chips and dip going to hurt?  So I took the chips and salsa idea and ran with it.  Queso fundido it would be.  I’d been looking for a reason to make it and a long day of yard work seemed just as good as any.

Oh wow, was this yummy.  Ooey, gooey, and so delicious with chips, some college football, and a nice cold beer.  I think I’ve found just the right motivation I need to get after the rest of the home improvement tasks on my list…

queso fundido

Queso Fundido

adapted from Homesick Texan

Ingredients:

1/4-1/2 lb. chorizo (I used 1/2 lb. to make a hearty dinner)

3 c. grated asadero or Muenster cheese

1 c. grated Monterey Jack

1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease the bottom of an 8×8 stoneware baker or a medium cast iron skillet.

2.  While oven is heating, crumble chorizo into a skillet and brown over medium heat, about 5 minutes.  

3.  Place cheeses in dish and top with green chiles.  When chorizo is finished, sprinkle over the top using a slotted spoon.

4.  Place in oven and bake until cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes.  Serve immediately with chips and/or warm corn tortillas.  Serves 4-6 as an appetizer (or 2 very hungry people for dinner).

one year ago: pork chops alla pizzaiola

two years ago: cheese straws made with homemade puff pastry

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11 Comments

  1. Pretend Chef
    September 21, 2011 / 1:59 pm

    Such a good wifey to make this for your hubby. Looks fantastic. I need to make this dip this weekend for the Game Days.

  2. Tina
    September 21, 2011 / 3:39 pm

    After that hard day, this was a great item to make! I love appetizers like this-they are perfect for anytime really. Thanks for sharing this savory recipe-yum!

  3. That Girl
    September 21, 2011 / 4:05 pm

    I could (and have) made a meal out of just chips and salsa. This is probably a better choice.

  4. Jessy
    September 21, 2011 / 6:37 pm

    You had me at chorizo. This looks delicious!

  5. Heather Lynne
    September 21, 2011 / 9:03 pm

    YOu just made my day with this recipe. In college we would always go to a Mexican place and order this-I love it!

  6. All Things Yummy
    September 21, 2011 / 11:10 pm

    Whenever we got our for mexican food I always make a meal out of the chips and salsa. Dinner gets wrapped up for lunch the next day.

  7. Becki's Whole Life
    September 22, 2011 / 11:50 am

    Oh my – this sounds wonderful and your pics are great! I need to get her cookbook – every recipe I have seen sounds amazing.

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    September 22, 2011 / 6:02 pm

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  9. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather
    September 22, 2011 / 11:04 pm

    Awwww you're so nice to treat your man after a long day of hard work. This sounds delicious!!

  10. MrsSisler
    September 24, 2011 / 1:23 am

    Have you tried Bobby Flay's recipe for Queso Fundido from his Mesa Grill book?? It's SO good! This looks yummy, too

  11. Kelsey
    September 26, 2011 / 1:00 am

    Thanks for the tip, Sisler! I love Bobby Flay and have had great success from every Mesa Grill recipe I've made. It's time I brought that cookbook out again!

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