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Queso Fundido

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Introduction

Discover the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with our Queso Fundido recipe. A delightful cheese-based dish, it’s perfect for gatherings and offers a gastronomic experience that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

Tips for this Recipe

To achieve the best results with Queso Fundido, ensure your cheeses are room temperature before grating. This facilitates better melting. Additionally, cooking on a preheated grill pan can help attain that coveted golden-brown crust and perfectly melted center.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • 8 ounces coarsely grated mild yellow cheddar
  • 8 ounces coarsely grated Monterey Jack
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 4-ounce link fresh chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup lager
  • Tortilla chips

Adviced Equipments

– Grill Pan: Ensures even heat distribution for perfect melting of cheese.

– Cheese Grater: Crucial for achieving fine, smooth grated cheeses essential to the dish’s texture.

History of the Recipe

Queso Fundido has its roots in traditional Mexican street cuisine. It is a dish that exemplifies the simple yet profound flavors native to Mexico, with a history intertwined with local produce and culinary practices.

Fun Facts about this Recipe

Did you know Queso Fundido isn’t just delicious? It also reflects the cultural blend of Mexico, where indigenous ingredients meet European influences. Served alongside tortilla chips, it is a dish that brings together communal enjoyment and flavorsome simplicity.

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Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido

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Equipment

  • - Grill Pan: Essential for evenly melting cheese under direct heat to achieve a golden-brown crust and perfectly melted center.

  • - Cheese Grater: Used for grating the cheeses required in Queso Fundido, such as cheddar and Monterrey Jack, which helps in achieving a smoother texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 small tomato, chopped

  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

  • Kosher salt

  • 8 ounces coarsely grated mild yellow cheddar

  • 8 ounces coarsely grated Monterey Jack

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 4-ounce link fresh chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casing removed

  • 1/2 cup minced onion

  • 1/2 cup lager

  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Mix tomato, chile, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt; let salsa stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toss both cheeses with flour in a medium bowl. Cook chorizo in a medium saucepan over medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to render, about 1 minute. Add onion and continue cooking until chorizo is cooked and onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Transfer chorizo mixture to a small bowl; return saucepan to heat. Add beer; simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits. Whisking constantly, add cheese mixture a 1/4-cupful at a time, allowing it to become blended and smooth between additions. Stir in chorizo mixture. DO AHEAD: Queso can be made 30 minutes ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Instruction 3

To reheat, warm skillet with queso fundido over medium heat; stir until melted and bubbly.
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Instruction 4

Using a slotted spoon, spoon salsa over queso. Serve in skillet with a basket of tortilla chips on the side.
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