This Queso Fundido is the perfect accompaniment to #SundaySupper’s Cinco de Mayo celebration! Mexican chorizo, onion, and garlic are paired with melty Oaxaca cheese for a delicious and easy appetizer.
#SundaySupper is kicking the week off with a celebration of easy recipes for Cinco de Mayo! Shelby of Grumpy’s Honeybunch is hosting this week and I am sharing a recipe for Queso Fundido, Melted Cheese with Chorizo.
Queso Fundido is an incredibly easy and flavorful dish made by melting cheese over spicy chorizo. I cooked fresh Mexican chorizo with onion and garlic before topping with Oaxaca cheese and baking until melted and bubbly. For serving, add additional chorizo and cilantro to create a cheesy, spicy accompaniment for flour tortillas or tortilla chips and salsa. It may also be served with mini corn tortillas. Looking for a meat-free version? I also have a recipe for Garlic Mushroom Queso Fundido.
I prepared the Queso Fundido in an 8 inch cast iron skillet. This way, I was able to transfer it directly from the stove to the oven. You can also divide the cooked chorizo mixture among individual oven-safe shallow bowls to melt the cheese.
Mexican chorizo is a fresh sausage made from ground meat (pork) seasoned with red chile powder and other spices. It is different from the Spanish and Portuguese chorizo that is cured or smoked and seasoned with paprika. I was able to find Mexican chorizo at the grocery store, but you can also make your own at home. There are also a few recipes floating around, including this one at Honest Cooking.
I topped the chorizo with shredded Oaxaca cheese. Queso Oaxaca is a white cheese originally from Oaxaca in southwestern Mexico. It has a mild flavor and stringy texture. You can also use Monterey cheese or a combination of the two.
This is best served immediately- before the cheese cools and loses its melty, stringy consistency.
Sunday Supper Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Appetizers
- Beef and Portobella Tostados by Our Good Life
- Cumin Spiced Potato Quesadillas by Sprinkles and Sprouts
- Easy 5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rotisserie Chicken Nachos by Pies and Plots
Drinks
- Cherry Paloma by The Crumby Cupcake
- Spicy Micheladas by Food Lust People Love
- Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca by Authentically Candace
Entrees
- Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Chicken Tinga Chalupas by Palatable Pastime
- Chicken Tortilla Soup by Soulfully Made
- Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Soup by Cooking Chat
- Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Casserole by Simple and Savory
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Mexican Slaw by A Mind Full Mom
- Southwestern Chicken Layered Salad with Cilantro Dressing by My Savory Spoon
Sides and Sauces
- Alambre Skillet Cheese Dip by My Life Cookbook
- Black Bean Cilantro Rice by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Mango Habanero Sauce by Caroline’s Cooking
- Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo) by Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Slow Cooker Healthy Refried Beans by Cricket’s Confections
Sweets
- Blueberry-Chocolate Jicamuffins by What Smells So Good?
- Carlota de Limón – Lime Charlotte by Sunday Supper Movement
- Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake by Baking Sense
- Margarita Cupcakes by Gourmet Everyday
- Oreo Taco Cookies by Ninja Baker
- Sopapilla-Inspired Cheesecake Bars by Books n’ Cooks
- Strawberry Gluten-Free Hand Pies by And She Cooks
Tacos
- Chicken Street Tacos by The Freshman Cook
- Chicken Fajitas by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Lime Chicken Soft Tacos by Life Tastes Good
- Mini Taco Bowl Bites by Jersey Girl Cooks
- Pineapple Lime Chicken Tacos by Brunch-n-Bites
- Taco Bake by My World Simplified
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Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo) Recipe
Adapted from Mexico in My Kitchen
Queso Fundido (Melted Cheese with Chorizo)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo
- 12 ounces Oaxaca or Monterey cheese
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Flour tortillas or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In an 8 inch oven-safe skillet, drizzle the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- If in sausage form, remove the chorizo from the casing and crumble into the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the pieces, until heated through, about 7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and remove a couple of tablespoons of the chorizo to a plate to save for garnish. Spread the chorizo left in the pan in a thin layer and evenly top with the shredded cheese. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven. Bake just until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble, 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and reserved chorizo. Serve hot with the salsa and tortillas/tortilla chips.
Jersey Girl Cooks
I love queso fundido and this looks delicious!
Laura Dembowski
This is pure comforting goodness. I love that the chorizo adds just the right hint of spice.
cheri
We used to get this dish at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix Az, it was one of my favorite things to eat there, also love your garlic mushroom version.
David @ Cooking Chat
yum! I’d love to dig into this dip!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
This looks and sounds delicious! I love the chorizo in it – makes it stand out from other Mexican cheese dips!
The Ninja Baker
Mmm. Love the idea of stuffing your lovely cheesy queso fundido into petite tortillas =) Pinning!
Liz
A dip with stringy cheese sounds heavenly! And so flavorful with the addition of chorizo and salsa!
Denise Wright
Look at that cheese! Looks absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to make it!
Eileen
Mmm, anything with chorizo and melted cheese has to be good. My husband would think he died and went to heaven if he tasted this.
Caroline
This looks so addictively delicious!
Excellence
A delicious traditional recipe, for a yummy taste.
Thanks to share.
Melissa Novotny
We love Queso Fundido….being of Mexican descent, I grew up on this…from having it @ home and in Mexican Restaurants on both sides of the border!
You can also add roasted CA long chiles…rajas! It is most delicious with chorizo though! Yumm!
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
Chorizo and cheese? Of course!
Lauren
I love how you presented your fundido. I think it’s time to rekindle the chorizo love around here. 🙂
Teri @ The Freshman Cook
I just love the name of this recipe! Looks like a great dish, and really tasty looking!
Agness of Run Agness Run
Amazing recipes, Tara! I cannot wait to try all of them!
Melissa
Can u use the chourico that comes in a package like hamburger or are the sausage link kind the best
Tara
Hi Melissa! That would be fine