Chorizo Fundido is a delicious and indulgent appetizer that combines melty cheese with spicy chorizo. It's perfect for parties or as a flavorful snack. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the result is a gooey and flavorful dish that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chorizo, removed from casing
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the chorizo over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeno until softened.
- Return the cooked chorizo to the skillet and mix well with the onion mixture.
- Transfer the chorizo mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese evenly over the chorizo mixture.
- Bake the dish in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the chorizo fundido hot with tortilla chips.
Interesting Facts
Chorizo Fundido is often served as a topping for grilled meats or as a filling for tacos.
Mexican chorizo is made from pork and flavored with spices such as chili powder, paprika, and garlic.
Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-hard cheese that melts easily, making it perfect for this dish.