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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 542 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
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.
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