Chorizo Queso Fundido

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

6 oz

Chorizo

1 Tbsp

Unsalted Butter

1 Tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

1 cup

Whole Milk

3 cups

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese , divided

2 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

for garnish

1 bag

Tortilla Chips

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat add the Chorizo (6 oz) . Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until it’s crumbled, browned, and cooked through.

Step 2

In the meantime, set the broiler to high.

Step 3

Once the chorizo is done, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Drain any leftover fat from the skillet.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt the Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) over medium heat. Whisk in the All-Purpose Flour (1 Tbsp) and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Whisk in the Whole Milk (1 cup) and cook until slightly thickened. Less than a minute.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and stir in the Monterey Jack Cheese (2 1/2 cups) .

Step 7

Sprinkle chorizo over top, then the rest of the Monterey Jack Cheese (1/2 cup) .

Step 8

Put the pan under the broiler and broil until the cheese is golden brown on top. Watch carefully. Should be about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, top with some Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) . Serve with Tortilla Chips (1 bag) .