Choriqueso (Queso Fundido with Chorizo)
This Choriqueso (Queso Fundido with Chorizo) is a bubbling skillet of melted Mexican cheese loaded with spicy pork chorizo, sweet caramelized onions, and colorful sautéed bell peppers. It’s bold, cheesy, and meant to be shared — the perfect appetizer for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving a savory dip with serious flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Mexican chorizo casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onions thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 pound Mexican-style cheese shredded
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado slices optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium to high heat. While warming, add the chorizo and break it into chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook over medium heat, turning until cooked through and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the chorizo to a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil and add the onions and bell peppers to the pan juices and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Return the chorizo to the skillet with the onions and bell peppers and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle cheese in the skillet.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve with flour or corn tortillas for soft tacos or with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Chorizo: Be sure to use Mexican chorizo (raw and ground), not Spanish chorizo (which is cured and firm). Pork, beef, soy, or homemade all work.
- Make-ahead: The chorizo, onions, and bell peppers can be cooked in advance and refrigerated. Just reheat before topping with cheese and baking.
- Cheese: For the best melt and flavor, use a combination of queso Oaxaca, asadero, and enchilado. Mozzarella and muenster are good substitutes if needed.
- Serving: Serve immediately with warm tortillas or sturdy tortilla chips. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while still melty.
- Skillet tip: A cast-iron skillet helps keep the cheese warm and gooey longer, but any oven-safe baking dish will work.
Nutrition
Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3252IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 826mg | Iron: 2mg