Recipe: Chef Jeff makes queso fundido with chorizo

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option with less fat.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked chips are lower in calories, while pita chips can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

To a cast-iron or oven safe skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil and add the chorizo. Break it up as it starts to brown. Cook for 4-5 minutes and once done, remove about ½ c. of the chorizo for later.

Add the shallot, green chiles and garlic and cook another few minutes or until the veggies are softened.

Add in the two shredded cheeses along with the crema. Stir to combine then spread it into an even layer.

Place the pan in the oven to bake 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melty and begins to brown slightly.

Remove it from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining chorizo along with some diced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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