Queso Fundido con Chorizo Recipe

Name: Queso Fundido con Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed, crumbled; Olive oil, as needed; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Mexican lager-style beer, such as Negra Modelo; 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno, plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice; 3/4 cup milk; 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, finely diced (about 1 cup); 4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella, finely diced (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Warmed tortilla wedges, tortilla chips, bell pepper triangles or French fries, for dipping

Servings: persons

4 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed, crumbled
Olive oil, as needed
1 small red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Mexican lager-style beer, such as Negra Modelo
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno, plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice
3/4 cup milk
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, finely diced (about 1 cup)
4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella, finely diced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Warmed tortilla wedges, tortilla chips, bell pepper triangles or French fries, for dipping

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Cook the chorizo, stirring, in a medium skillet or a flameproof gratin dish over medium-high heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and pour off any excess rendered fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
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If there is less than 1 tablespoon, add enough olive oil to make 1 tablespoon.
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Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is golden, 1 minute.
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Pour in the beer and bring to a boil.
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Stir in the chopped jalapenos and pickling juice and cook 2 minutes.
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Gradually add the milk, whisking, and bring to a gentle boil until thickened, about 1 minute.
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Add the cheeses and reduce the heat to low.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese fully melts, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the reserved chorizo.
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Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the cilantro and serve warm with dippers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed, crumbled, Olive oil, as needed, 1 small red onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Queso Fundido con Chorizo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Queso Fundido con Chorizo

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