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Remove the chorizo from the skillet and drain on paper towels, but keep about 1 tablespoon of the fat in the pan.","group":"Cooking Toppings","title":"Cook the crumbled chorizo","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Toppings"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same skillet with the reserved fat, sauté the chopped onion and diced poblano pepper until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir the cooked chorizo back into the mixture.","group":"Cooking Toppings","title":"In the same skillet","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Toppings"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a shallow oven-proof baking dish or a cast-iron skillet. Spread the chorizo and vegetable mixture evenly over the top.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the shredded Monterey Jack cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on the edges.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas for dipping.","group":"Serving","title":"Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic stretch, try to find Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese. If those aren't available, Monterey Jack is an excellent substitute.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["bake","saute"],"equipment":["Cast-iron skillet or baking dish","Paper towels","Knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Serves 4 as an appetizer"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chorizo and vegetable mixture can be cooked up to a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Best reheated in the oven to restore the cheese texture.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) until bubbly; the microwave may make the cheese oily."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fqueso_fundido_c2c21d4174%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=acc932a4-0f0f-4a59-ac76-7350abffe147","imageAlt":"Queso Fundido — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cheese","dip","spicy","mexican","chorizo","melted cheese","party food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Queso Fundido","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:57:00.501Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:57:00.501Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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