Queso Fundido
This rich and gooey Queso Fundido is a classic Mexican appetizer, perfect for sharing. Melted cheese is combined with sautéed onions, peppers, and a touch of spice, served hot with warm tortillas.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 35 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 542 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 340 goaxaca cheese, shredded
- 170 gmonterey jack cheese, shredded
- 0,5 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ujalapeño pepper, minced, seeds removed
- 2 gragarlic, minced
- 1 csolive oil
garnish
- 2 csfresh cilantro, chopped(opcional)
for serving
- 1 tassatortilla chips
Estris
bowl · cutting board · knife · oven-safe skillet
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Uns 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a small oven-safe skillet or an 8-inch cast iron pan over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: A cast iron skillet holds heat well and can go directly from stovetop to oven.
- 3
Add the yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Uns 5 min
- 4
Stir in the jalapeño pepper and garlic, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 6
Combine the shredded oaxaca cheese and monterey jack cheese in a bowl.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Mixing the cheeses ensures even melting.
- 7
Layer half of the mixed cheese over the onion and jalapeño mixture in the skillet.
Uns 1 min
- 8
Add the remaining cheese on top.
- 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
- 10
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: The skillet will be very hot!
- 11
Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips for dipping.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 541,5kcal
- Proteïnes
- 29g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 7,3g
- Greixos
- 43,3g
- Fibra
- 1g
- Sucre
- 1,1g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store any leftover Queso Fundido in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave or in a small pan over low heat until melted and warm, stirring occasionally.