AppetizerSide Dish

Queso Fundido

Name: Queso Fundido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 340 g oaxaca cheese shredded; 170 g monterey jack cheese shredded; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 pcs jalapeño pepper minced, seeds removed; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional); 1 cup 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.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 542 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

340 goaxaca cheese, shredded
170 gmonterey jack cheese, shredded
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 pcsjalapeño pepper, minced, seeds removed
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspolive oil

garnish

2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

for serving

1 cuptortilla chips

Equipment

bowl · cutting board · knife · oven-safe skillet

The method

Step by step

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

Per serving

Nutrition

44%Score

Calories: 541.5kcal
Protein: 29g
Carbs: 7.3g
Fat: 43.3g
Fibre: 1g
Sugar: 1.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

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

Reheating

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