Jeff Misenti
February 16, 2026
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
20 min Cook
30 min Total
4 Servings
Queso fundido is melted cheese, browned chorizo, and sautéed onions in a dish that’s perfect for topping tortillas, chips, or even fries.
It’s an incredibly simple recipe, and in just 30 minutes you can be serving up flavorful, family-pleasing comfort food that’ll turn heads.
It’s a great option for game days, movie nights, or quick solutions when the kids are complaining that they’re hungry. It’s also a smart pick for those trying to stretch food while keeping costs down. A little chorizo goes a long way, and it can be bulked up with affordable fries, chips, and more veggies.
All you need is a hot skillet and some simple ingredients. Check them out below.
Queso Fundido Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 pound of Mexican chorizo, casing removed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of roasted poblano peppers, sliced
- 2 cups of shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas or tortilla chips, for serving
Queso Fundido Instructions
- Heat a small cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up and cook until browned.
- Spoon off excess grease if there’s a lot. Leave about a tablespoon in the pan for flavor.
- Add onion and jalapeño. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Lower the heat and spread the shredded cheese evenly over the mixture.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling at the edges.
- Turn off the heat and top with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas, chips, or fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 350cal
Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg