Queso Fundido (Easy Mexican Cheese Dip)

This Queso Fundido is a warm, cheesy one-pan dish, ready in 30 minutes. With a few ingredients and customizable toppings, it’s perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy evening spent with friends.

You’ll love this recipe if you enjoy Caramelized Onion Dip, Chili Cheese Dip, and 7-Layer Dip.

Queso Fundido is a Mexican dish that’s great for sharing, and this version is super easy to make.

You’ll start by cooking chorizo with onion and garlic until it’s browned and flavorful. Then, layer on a mix of Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheeses until they’re perfectly melted and bubbly. Finish with your favorite garnishes, like fresh cilantro or sliced jalapeños, and serve with tortilla chips or warm tortillas.

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and easy to make.
• Ready to serve in only 30 minutes.
• Customizable with your favorite toppings.
• Perfect for parties — great for sharing.

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make this queso fundido recipe

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Add onion and cook until that’s translucent, about 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds.
• Cook Chorizo: Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Combine Cheeses: In a bowl, mix the shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese and the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Recipe Tip: Pre-shredded cheese sometimes has a coating that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shred cheese blocks for the best melt.

• Add Cheese to Skillet: Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the cooked chorizo in the skillet.

• Melt Cheese in Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.

Recipe Tip: Keep a close eye on the cheese while it’s in the oven. It should be melted and bubbly, but not browned. Take it out as soon as you see bubbles to keep it stretchy.

• Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and top with optional garnishes. Serve hot with tortilla chips and/or warm tortillas.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Chorizo: Ground beef or turkey sausage can be swapped in.
• Monterey Jack: Pepper Jack adds a spicier kick.
• Olive Oil: Any neutral oil works.

✨ Variations

• Extra Heat: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
• Cheese Mix: Add cheddar or Colby for extra flavor.
• Bacon: Crumble in cooked bacon for an extra layer of flavor.
• Veggie Boost: Add roasted poblano peppers or roasted red peppers to the cooked chorizo before topping with cheese.

〰️ How to serve

• Dip — Plate with tortilla chips.
• Tacos — Fold it into tortillas for a light meal.
• Veggie Slices — Try with crunchy veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
• With Sides — Serve with refried beans, guacamole, or fresh corn salad.

💬 FAQs

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• Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Jalapeño Cranberry Dip
• Whipped Feta with Honey Dip

🍽 Recipe

Queso Fundido (Easy Mexican Cheese Dip)

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Mexican

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This Queso Fundido is a warm, cheesy one-pan dish, ready in 30 minutes. With a few ingredients and customizable toppings, it’s perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy evening spent with friends.

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
• ▢ ½ pound pork chorizo, casing removed and crumbled
• ▢ 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
• ▢ ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Optional Garnishes:

• ▢ Chopped cilantro
• ▢ Diced tomatoes
• ▢ Sliced jalapeños
• ▢ Pico de gallo
• ▢ Chopped onions
• ▢ Crumbled queso fresco
• ▢ Sliced avocado
• ▢ Lime wedges
• ▢ Pickled red onions
• ▢ Chopped chorizo

For Serving:

• ▢ Tortilla chips
• ▢ Warm tortillas

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Instructions 

• Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat on stovetop. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for about 30-60 seconds.
• Cook Chorizo: Add chorizo to skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Combine Cheeses: In a bowl, mix shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
• Add Cheese to Skillet: Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over cooked chorizo in skillet.
• Melt Cheese in Oven: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish and Serve: Remove skillet from oven and top with optional garnishes. Serve hot with tortilla chips and/or warm tortillas.

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Recipe Notes

To Prep In Advance: Prep the chorizo mixture and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, reheat it, top with cheese, and bake as directed. Add garnishes right before serving.

Refrigerator Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until cheese is melted and bubbly again. For the best results, reheat in an oven-safe dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 228kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 12g (24%), Fat: 19g (29%), Saturated Fat: 10g (63%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 34mg (11%), Sodium: 296mg (13%), Potassium: 20mg (1%), Fiber: 0.2g (1%), Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 162IU (3%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 71mg (7%), Iron: 1mg (6%)