AppetizerSide Dish

Queso Fundido

Name: Queso Fundido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 340 g oaxaca cheese shredded; 170 g monterey jack cheese shredded; 0,5 stk. yellow onion finely chopped; 1 stk. jalapeño pepper minced, seeds removed; 2 fed garlic minced; 1 spsk. olive oil; 2 spsk. fresh cilantro chopped (valgfrit); 1 kop tortilla chips

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.

En original opskrift af Forkin

Tid i alt: 35 min.
Portioner: 4
Sværhedsgrad: Nem
Pr. portion: 542 kcal

Vegetarisk

Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde gluten og mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.

Klargøring

Ingredienser

340 goaxaca cheese, shredded
170 gmonterey jack cheese, shredded
0,5 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 stk.jalapeño pepper, minced, seeds removed
2 fedgarlic, minced
1 spsk.olive oil

garnish

2 spsk.fresh cilantro, chopped(valgfrit)

for serving

1 koptortilla chips

Udstyr

bowl · cutting board · knife · oven-safe skillet

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Ca. 5 min.
2
Heat the olive oil in a small oven-safe skillet or an 8-inch cast iron pan over medium heat.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 5 min.
4
Stir in the jalapeño pepper and garlic, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: Mixing the cheeses ensures even melting.
7
Layer half of the mixed cheese over the onion and jalapeño mixture in the skillet.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 15 min.
Kokkens note: Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
10
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: The skillet will be very hot!
11
Serve immediately with warm tortilla chips for dipping.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

44%Score

Kalorier: 541,5kcal
Protein: 29g
Kulhydrat: 7,3g
Fedt: 43,3g
Kostfibre: 1g
Sukker: 1,1g

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Opbevaring

Store any leftover Queso Fundido in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Reheat gently in the microwave or in a small pan over low heat until melted and warm, stirring occasionally.