Description
Choriqueso, also known as Chorizo Queso Fundido, is a warm and cheesy Mexican appetizer featuring spicy chorizo sausage cooked with onions, garlic, jalapeño, and melted Mexican cheeses. This crowd-pleasing dish is great for dipping with tortillas or chips and is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces chorizo
- ¼ white onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (or 1 serrano for extra spice)
- 4 cups shredded Mexican cheeses (such as asadero, Oaxaca, Chihuahua, or Mexican muenster)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF to prepare for baking the final dish.
- Cook Chorizo: Remove chorizo from casing and place it in an oven-safe frying pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Break it into small pieces with the back of a spoon and cook about 7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the chorizo from the pan, leaving 1-2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet. Drain the remaining chorizo oil through a mesh sieve into a bowl and set chorizo aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet with the reserved oil, add diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for about 6 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Combine Chorizo and Veggies: Turn off the heat and mix the cooked chorizo back into the sautéed vegetables. Remove half of this mixture and set aside for topping later.
- Layer Cheese and Chorizo: Spread the remaining chorizo mixture evenly in the skillet and top with shredded cheese. Then sprinkle the reserved chorizo mixture over the cheese layer for extra flavor.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and golden brown on top.
Notes
- Substitute serrano pepper for jalapeño for a spicier kick, or use both for even more heat.
- Using a blend of two Mexican cheeses enhances flavor and meltability. Good choices include asadero, Chihuahua, Oaxaca, or Mexican muenster.
- If authentic Mexican cheeses are unavailable, Monterey Jack or mozzarella are good alternatives for melting.
- Serve immediately while hot with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping.
