Choriqueso Fundido Recipe
Choriqueso Fundido is a rich and savory Mexican appetizer featuring spicy chorizo sausage cooked with sautéed onions and melted Oaxaca and mozzarella cheeses. Served hot and bubbly straight from the oven or smoker, it is perfect for dipping with warm tortillas or crispy chips, making it a crowd-pleasing starter for any Mexican-inspired meal or festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chorizo and Onion Mixture
- 1 lb chorizo (ground or links, casing removed if linked)
- ½ cup white onion, diced finely
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cheese
- 10 oz Oaxaca cheese, cubed
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a pan or cast iron skillet over low-to-medium heat, melt the butter. Add the finely diced onions and cook until translucent, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Cook Chorizo: Add the chorizo to the pan with the onions and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly until the chorizo is fully cooked and browned. Reserve ¼ of the cooked chorizo separately for topping later.
- Add Cheeses: Keeping the skillet with the remaining chorizo, evenly distribute the cubed Oaxaca cheese over the mixture, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top to form a cheese layer.
- Melt Cheese in Oven or Smoker: Place the skillet into a preheated oven or smoker set at 350°F (175°C). Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until the cheeses have melted completely and turn bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
- Finish and Serve: If the cheese surface has pools of grease, gently blot them with a paper towel. Remove the skillet from heat and evenly top the melted cheese with the reserved cooked chorizo. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet is ideal for even cooking and allows you to transfer directly to the oven or smoker.
- Oaxaca cheese can be substituted with Monterey Jack if unavailable, though the traditional stringy texture is best with Oaxaca.
- To reduce grease, consider draining some fat from the chorizo after cooking before adding the cheese.
- This dish pairs excellently with fresh salsa, guacamole, or pickled jalapeños as accompaniments.
- For a spicier kick, opt for a hotter chorizo or add diced jalapeños with the onions.
Keywords: Choriqueso, Mexican appetizer, melted cheese, chorizo, fundido, Oaxaca cheese, party dip, cheese dip, spicy sausage, Mexican cuisine
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