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One Skillet Queso Fundido
A delicious, cheesy Mexican-inspired dish cooked in a single skillet, perfect for sharing with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Meat
- 8 ounces Mexican chorizo (casings removed)
- 1 small white onion (minced)
- 1 large poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
Cheese
- 1/2 pound shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 pound grated oaxaca cheese
Garnish
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook chorizo in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion and diced poblano; sauté until soft, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in shredded monterey jack and grated oaxaca cheeses until melted and combined.
- Broil in oven until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish with diced Roma tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.