A bubbling skillet of melted queso Oaxaca topped with savory chorizo—simple, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for sharing. Served with warm tortillas, this classic Mexican appetizer delivers bold flavor with minimal effort and is ideal for parties, tailgates, or weeknight snacking.
Queso Fundido
Ingredients
Base
- 9 ounces pork chorizo casings removed
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
Cheese Layer
- 14 ounces queso Oaxaca grated
To Serve
- Cilantro optional
- Warm corn tortillas
Instructions
Base
- Cook chorizo in an oven-safe skillet until browned, breaking it apart. Add onion and jalapeño and cook until onions turn translucent. Drain excess fat. Reserve one-third of the mixture.
Cheese Layer
- Spread queso Oaxaca evenly over the skillet mixture. Top with reserved chorizo. Heat at 400°F until cheese bubbles.
To Serve
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with tortillas.
Andrea and Paul Bartholomew
Co-owners of Bartholomew Studio, a photography studio focused on food and beverage and interior design. Andrea’s background in fine arts and food styling combined with Paul’s award-winning expertise in food and interior design photography ensures their work is not only beautiful, but impactful and effective.
