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Overhead shot of bubbling mushroom queso fundido in a cast-iron skillet, topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro—an easy vegetarian Mexican appetizer.
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Vegetarian Mushroom Queso Fundido

This easy vegetarian queso fundido features sautéed mushrooms, onions, spicy peppers, and a melty cheese blend. Serve it bubbling hot with warm tortillas or chips for a comforting Mexican appetizer everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine: cal-mex, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack | Muy Bueno

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounces sliced mushrooms (I used a combo of baby bella, shitake, crimini, and oyster mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 2 serranos or jalapeños diced
  • 12 ounces melty cheese (I used a mixture of mozzarella, tomato basil, and Monterrey Jack), shredded
  • chopped cilantro
  • 6 corn or flour tortillas warmed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet and add onion and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms begin to soften for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the cheese and chile over the cooked mushrooms.
  • Place skillet in the oven and bake uncovered for about 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and slightly golden brown on top.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with corn or flour tortillas.

Notes

  • You can use any mix of mushrooms—Baby Bella, cremini, oyster, and shiitake are all great choices.
  • Serrano peppers are spicier than jalapeños. Use whichever suits your spice level, or remove seeds to tone down the heat.
  • Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese, which often contains anti-caking agents.
  • Serve straight from the cast-iron skillet to keep it warm and gooey.
  • This dish is naturally gluten-free if served with corn tortillas or gluten-free chips.
  • Leftovers make a delicious topping for nachos, scrambled eggs, or quesadillas.
  • Add a smoky flavor by mixing in a spoonful of chipotle in adobo or a pinch of smoked paprika.
  • For best results, bake just before serving to enjoy the cheese at its bubbliest.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 452mg | Iron: 2mg