Queso Fundido

Roast the poblano pepper

01.

Broil poblano pepper in oven for 10 minutes, until charred. Cover with foil and allow to steam.

Peel & dice poblano

02.

Peel skin of poblano pepper and remove seeds.  Then dice the pepper.

Dice onion

03.

Peel and dice white onion

Shred cheese

04.

Freshly grate Oaxaca cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that affect taste & texture when melted.

Chorizo

05.

For this queso fundido, use Mexican chorizo. Fully brown chorizo in a skillet, then remove & set aside.

Sauté peppers & onions

06.

Add avocado oil and sauté roasted poblano peppers and diced white onion.

Assemble queso fundido

07.

Turn heat off and add half of the shredded cheese. Spread on top the chorizo, pepper, onion mixture, then rest of cheese.

Bake

08.

Bake queso fundido in oven at 400F for 8-10 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbling.

Serve

09.

Serve queso fundido right away garnished with cilantro & diced tomatoes, with tortillas & chips.

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