Name: Queso Fundido with Homemade Chorizo
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: For chorizo:; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp. water; For queso:; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 (4 oz.) can mild roasted diced green chiles; 1 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or other good melting cheese); Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, chives, or scallions; Tortilla chips, for serving

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Queso Fundido with Homemade Chorizo

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

This cheesy, melty, spicy goodness is perfect for game day, movie night, or a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

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Serves 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For chorizo: 1/2 lb. ground pork

2 Tbsp. Chimayo Chorizo Sausage Spice

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. water For queso: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 onion, diced 1 (4 oz.) can mild roasted diced green chiles 1 lb. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or other good melting cheese) 1 to 2 tsp. Smoked Sweet Spanish Paprika Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, chives, or scallions Tortilla chips, for serving

Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika

Directions

Step 1 For chorizo: Mix pork, Chimayo Chorizo Sausage Spice, vinegar, and water together then refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 2 For queso: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo mixture and saute until cooked through and browned. Stir in onion and green chiles and cook 2 to 3 more min. Line the bottom of a small oven safe skillet or baking dish with a third of the chorizo-veggie mixture then add a third of the cheese and a dusting of Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika. Do this two more times to create three layers. Bake for 10 to 15 min., or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and starting to brown. Remove from oven, garnish with desired toppings, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Recipe Notes

Other add-ins to try include black beans, roasted red peppers, and diced jalapeños. If you're adding more filling, you might want to bump up the cheese by another 1/4 to 1/2 lb. You want it to be really cheesy!