Go Back
+ servings
Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido with Homemade Chips served in a cast iron skillet.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido with Homemade Chips

This Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido with Homemade Chips is full of flavor and great anytime.  Savory chorizo, topped with melted cheeses, more chorizo, scallions, onions and cilantro.  Serve with homemade tortilla chips or store bought.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5
Calories: 421kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz mexican chorizo remove from casing
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese freshly grated from block cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated from block cheese
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 2 green scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or finely chopped
  • 1 package corn tortilla take a bundle and cut into quarters
  • 2 Inches canola or vegetable oil
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Set the oven to broil.

Cheeses

  • Grate cheeses and mix together with chopped scallions (reserve a little bit of scallions for topping).  Set aside.

Tortilla Chips

  • Take a bundle of corn tortillas and cut into quarters to make "tortilla" looking chips. 
  • Fry in about two inches of oil until they look somewhat crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside until ready to use. Alternative: Buy already made tortilla chips.

Mexican Chorizo Queso Fundido

  • Remove chorizo meat from casing. 
  • Using a cast iron skillet or a non stick oven proof pan, break down chorizo with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for a 5-7 minutes over medium heat. 
  • Add ¾ of the chopped onion (reserve the rest for topping) and all of the minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. 
  • Drain chorizo through a strainer to remove excess oil and set aside.
  • Add about ¾ of chorizo on bottom of cast iron or casserole. 
  • Place the cheese mixture on top. 
  • Place in the oven until cheese is melted and is slightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and place the rest of the crumbled chorizo on top of cheese. 
  • Garnish with sliced scallions, the rest of the chopped onions and cilantro. 
  • Serve with prepared tortilla chips. Note: Serve this dip immediately or the cheese will start to harden. If so, simply add back to oven for a few minutes.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal